Best 12 Seared Sea Scallops With Tomatoes And Onions Recipes

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Seared sea scallops with tomatoes and onions is a delicious and elegant dish that brings together the best of seafood and vegetables. It is a quick and easy meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The scallops are seared until golden brown and then served over a bed of tomatoes and onions that have been sautéed in a flavorful sauce. The combination of sweet scallops, tangy tomatoes, and savory onions is sure to please even the most discerning palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH JAMMY CHERRY TOMATOES



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The simple, summery dinner is a reminder that in-season produce and fresh seafood shine brightest with little fussing. Seared scallops are paired with cherry tomatoes that are cooked in white wine and butter until they're falling apart, and the whole thing is finished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and lemon zest. Equal parts casual and elegant, this dish is best served straight from the skillet, with a big green salad, a nice loaf of bread and the rest of the wine.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, weekday, seafood, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 2 shallots)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine, such as muscadet or sauvignon blanc
1 pound cherry tomatoes, cut in half through the stem (about 3 cups tomatoes)
Kosher salt and black pepper
16 large sea scallops (about 1 pound), tough muscle removed
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, plus more as needed
1 lemon, halved
Julienned fresh basil and mint, for serving
Coarse sea salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-low and add the butter to melt. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, until tender but not browned. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Add the wine and cook until about half the liquid has evaporated.
  • Add the tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook over medium-heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes, until the tomatoes have released their juices and almost completely collapsed. Transfer the tomato mixture to a small dish (use a rubber spatula to get every last bit of the sauce!), then carefully wipe out the pan with a damp paper towel.
  • Pat the scallops dry. Add the grapeseed oil to the skillet and turn the heat to medium-high. When the oil is very hot, add half the scallops, spacing them evenly in the pan, and season with kosher salt. Cook without moving for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown on the bottom. Flip and cook for 1 more minute. Don't overcook! Transfer the scallops to a plate and repeat with the remaining scallops, adding more oil if necessary.
  • Drain any remaining oil and take the skillet off the heat. Return the tomatoes and their juices to the skillet and squeeze in 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Return the scallops to the skillet, nestling them into the tomatoes. Top with the zest of both lemon halves, julienned basil and mint, and a generous sprinkle of coarse sea salt, and serve immediately.

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH FRIED ONIONS



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons salted capers
1 medium red onion
Peanut or vegetable oil for deep frying
Flour for dredging
16 large sea scallops (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 to 5 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 clove garlic, minced (green part removed)
1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (to taste)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Soak capers in water to cover for 10 minutes. Rinse under cold running water and pat dry. Slice onion in rings one-fourth-inch thick. Separate rings.
  • Heat enough peanut or vegetable oil to come one-fourth of the way up the side of a deep fryer. Lightly dredge the onions in the flour and place in a frying basket. Deep-fry until golden. Drain on paper towels. Dredge the capers with the flour, deep fry and remove with a slotted spoon when golden. Drain on paper towels.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet until hot. Season scallops with salt and pepper and saute them in two teaspoons olive oil in one layer over high heat, turning once, until seared and opaque, about two minutes each side.
  • To assemble the salad, arrange the tomatoes on four plates. Place the scallops on top. Combine the quarter-cup olive oil, garlic and vinegar and sprinkle lightly over the scallops. Season with pepper and garnish with the onion rings, capers and basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 324, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 949 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH TOMATOES AND ONIONS



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds jumbo sea scallops
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and cut in eighths
1 medium red onion, cut in eighths
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons salted capers, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon chopped nicoise olives
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and preheat grill to hot. Wipe the scallops dry with paper towels and brush them with a tablespoon of olive oil. Grill over very high heat just enough to make crosshatch marks on both sides. Do not cook any longer.
  • Heat a tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan. Add the tomato and onion and saute for five minutes. Add the garlic and wine and cook two minutes more. Stir in the capers, olives, thyme, half a teaspoon of rosemary, the remaining three tablespoons of olive oil and salt and pepper.
  • Pour mixture into a baking dish and arrange scallops on top. Bake for five minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Sprinkle with the extra-virgin olive oil and remaining rosemary and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 406, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 846 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SEA SCALLOPS WITH CARAMELIZED ONION



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
2 white onions, thinly sliced
1 leek, whites only, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
1 cup vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
Pinch red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons sliced scallion greens
Dash sherry vinegar
8 (U-10) dry sea scallops
1 tablespoon butter
Squeeze fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the onions, leeks, and salt and pepper, to taste. Cook stirring frequently until caramelized, about 15 minutes. Add the garlic and shiitake mushrooms. Continue cooking for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add the peas, red pepper flakes and scallions.
  • Season the broth with salt and pepper, to taste, and add a dash of sherry vinegar. Cook for 1 minute. Keep warm. Season the scallops with salt and pepper, to taste. In another large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the butter. Add the scallops and sear for 4 minutes. Flip the scallops, then squeeze in some lemon juice. Baste the scallops for 1 minute to finish cooking. Remove from heat. Spoon the caramelized onion mixture on serving plates and top each plate with 4 scallops. Serve.

CREAMY PAN-ROASTED SCALLOPS WITH FRESH TOMATOES



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In this homage to a classic dish at Grand Central Oyster Bar in New York, scallops are quickly poached in a creamy, piquant tomato sauce that's spiked with Worcestershire and celery seed. If you want to work a little ahead, you can make the sauce through Step 2, and leave it in the pan, covered for an hour or two. Reheat it before adding the scallops in Step 3. Then serve the scallops right away, with some bread or rice to soak up every last drop of the herby, savory sauce.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     seafood, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots or red onion
Pinch of celery seeds
Salt and black pepper
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
2/3 cup dry white vermouth, dry white wine or clam juice
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup heavy cream
2 pounds sea scallops, patted dry
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup chopped celery leaves or parsley leaves, or a combination, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high and add the butter, letting it melt. Add shallots, celery seeds and a pinch each salt and pepper, and cook until the shallots are tender and opaque, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook until jammy, 9 to 13 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and stir in vermouth. Cook until about a third of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Add Worcestershire and cream, and simmer, reducing heat if needed and stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens enough to coat a spoon, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Season scallops with salt and pepper, and add to the pan. Cook, uncovered, until scallops are just cooked through and opaque, 3 to 6 minutes, depending on the size of the scallops. Stir in chives and celery leaves. Serve immediately, garnished with more chives and celery leaves.

SAUTEED SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC AND TOMATOES



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Make and share this Sauteed Scallops With Garlic and Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Lemon

Time 13m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs scallops
flour, for dredging
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
salt
fresh ground pepper
1 large tomatoes, cut into small chunks
1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Cut scallops into halves or quarters depending upon size. Dry well with paper towels.
  • Roll scallops in flour.
  • Heat oil and butter in a skillet, over moderate heat, and cook scallops for 3-5 minutes tossing to coat while cooking.
  • Add garlic and mix well, shaking pan to turn scallops; add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add tomatoes and cook briefly until soft, then add parsley and toss scallops to coat.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661.7, Fat 40.6, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 158.3, Sodium 685.5, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 58.9

PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS, CORN, AND TOMATOES



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Categories     Tomato     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Scallop     Corn     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 pound sea scallops
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1 slice bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 scallions, sliced thin
1 cup fresh corn (cut from about 2 ears) or thawed frozen corn
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Remove tough muscle from side of each scallop if necessary and halve any large scallops. Pat scallops dry with paper towels and in a bowl toss with salt and thyme. In a large non-stick skillet cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp and with a slotted spoon transfer to paper towels to drain. Increase heat to moderately high and in drippings remaining in skillet sear scallops, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through. With slotted spoon transfer scallops to a clean bowl.
  • In same skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté scallions, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown, about 1 minute. Add corn and tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until corn begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Return scallops to skillet and heat through, seasoning mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Serve scallops sprinkled with bacon.

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH FRESH TOMATO CAPER SALSA



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Quick and easy pan seared scallops with fresh tomato caper salsa. All ingredients are easily assessable at your grocery store. Recipe submitted for RSC #10

Provided by Andi Longmeadow Farm

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 sea scallops, dry (can sub bay scallops if larger scallops are not available)
1 dash cumin, on each scallop
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 lb grape tomatoes (or cherry)
1 tablespoon capers
1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh
1/4 cup red onion, minced
1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, minced (seeded and de-ribbed)
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cumin
cooking spray
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Rub scallops with cumin, salt and pepper. Can sit in refrigerator from 5 minutes or longer up to 2 hours.
  • Quarter grape tomatoes, add capers, lemon juice, red onions, jalapeño peppers, brown sugar, cumin, salt, and pepper; toss lightly together in a small bowl.
  • Spray a skillet with non cooking spray, over medium heat, melt together butter, oil, and brown sugar.
  • Add scallops 4 at a time, searing and browning on one side, turning over at the end of 3 minutes, and brown on second side. Continue with last 4 scallops.
  • Place two cooked scallops on each plate, and top with fresh tomato caper salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.7, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 9.7, Sodium 339.1, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 4.4

SAUTED SCALLOPS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, GREEN ONIONS, AND PARSLEY



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Categories     Fruit     Herb     Onion     Shellfish     Tomato     Sauté     Dinner     Seafood     Scallop     Summer     Healthy     Parsley     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops, side muscles removed
Fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 large green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated
1 12-ounce container cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon mild Spanish paprika (pimentn dulce)* or Hungarian sweet paprika
*Available at specialty foods stores and online from tienda.com.

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain scallops; pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with fleur de sel and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops; sauté until browned outside and just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to plate; cover. Add 1 tablespoon oil to same skillet; add white parts of green onions and sauté until almost tender, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and green parts of onions and sauté until tomatoes begin to burst and release juices, about 5 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons parsley, lemon juice, and paprika. Return scallops and any accumulated juices to skillet and stir just until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer scallop mixture to platter. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley.

SAUTEED SEA SCALLOPS WITH TOMATOES AND ZUCCHINI



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 pounds sea scallops
3 small zucchini, about 1/2 pound
4 small, ripe plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil or parsley

Steps:

  • Halve each scallop crosswise, if 3/4 inch thick or more. Set aside.
  • Trim the ends of the zucchini, and cut them into 1/8-inch slices.
  • Drop the tomatoes into boiling water for about 10 seconds to loosen the skins. Remove skins and chop the tomatoes coarsely.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the zucchini, salt and pepper. Cook about 2 minutes over high heat, stirring and tossing. Remove the zucchini to a plate, and keep them warm.
  • In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over high heat and saute the scallops about a minute. Season with salt and pepper while stirring and tossing.
  • Add the butter, shallots and garlic. Cook briefly, add the tomatoes, and cook for a minute more. Add the zucchini, lemon juice and rosemary. Cook, stirring and tossing, for a minute over high heat. Blend well. Sprinkle with basil, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 211, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 634 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH LEMONGRASS SAUCE AND SALAD



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Seafood is big on benefits: It's high in protein, low in calories and bursting with flavor. What's more, chef Anita Lo proves that preparation is simple! This came from SELF magazine website. 295 calories per serving. 5.8 g fat (0.6 g saturated). 17.1 g carbs. 2.6 g fiber. 33.2 g protein.

Provided by Mrs. Hughes

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 onion, chopped
6 stalks lemongrass, dry leaves removed, stems pounded, cut into 3-inch lengths
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 red thai bird chilies, finely chopped (found in grocery stores' Asian section)
2 cups dry white wine
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, plus juice
1/2 cup Thai basil
1/2 cup of fresh mint
1/2 cup fresh cilantro stem
1/2 lime, juice of
2 teaspoons canola oil
24 jumbo sea scallops
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large, nonstick pan over low heat.
  • Cook onion with a pinch of salt until translucent, about 12 minutes.
  • Stir in lemongrass, garlic and chiles.
  • Add wine.
  • Raise heat to high, then simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and juice; break apart tomatoes.
  • Simmer until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
  • Force sauce through a colander and discard solids.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Salad:.
  • Toss all ingredients in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Scallops:.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large nonstick pan over high heat 1 minute; add oil.
  • Cook 8 scallops 1 minute; reduce heat to medium-high; cook undisturbed until golden, about 4 minutes.
  • Turn scallops over; cook 3 minutes more.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Repeat twice.
  • Divide scallops and sauce among 8 bowls and top with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.8, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 14.8, Sodium 84.9, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 9.4

PAN-SEARED SEA SCALLOPS ON RED ONION MARMALADE



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Make and share this Pan-Seared Sea Scallops on Red Onion Marmalade recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 large sea scallops (about 1 3/4 pounds)
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
salt & pepper, to taste
3 medium red onions, thinly sliced
salt & pepper, to taste
1/3 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons golden brown sugar
chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F
  • Pat scallops until dry and toss with 2 tablespoons oil, lemon peel, and ginger in medium bowl.
  • Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add scallops; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cook until brown and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer scallops to small baking sheet; place in oven to keep warm.
  • Add 3 tablespoons oil to drippings in same skillet; place over high heat.
  • Add onions; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook until brown, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Add wine, vinegar, and sugar.
  • Cook until onion marmalade is thick, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon marmalade onto plates.
  • Top with scallops and any juices, then chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.2, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 19.8, Sodium 103.2, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 10.4, Protein 10.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality scallops. Fresh, sea scallops are the best choice for this recipe. Avoid pre-packaged or frozen scallops, as they will not have the same flavor or texture.
  • Sear the scallops properly. Searing the scallops in a hot pan will help to create a nice crust and prevent them from becoming tough.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the scallops will not sear properly and will steam instead.
  • Cook the scallops until they are just cooked through. Overcooked scallops will be tough and rubbery.
  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes. Fresh tomatoes will have the best flavor and texture. Avoid using canned or diced tomatoes.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. A good quality olive oil will help to enhance the flavor of the dish.
  • Season the dish to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options for seasoning this dish.

Conclusion:

Seared scallops with tomatoes and onions is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The scallops are seared until golden brown and then cooked in a flavorful tomato and onion sauce. This dish can be served over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

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