SEA SCALLOPS COOKED IN THEIR SHELLS

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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings as a main course, 10 to 12 as a starter

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
1 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing the scallops
2 small zucchini
1 red bell pepper, seeds and veins removed, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 leeks, tops and bottoms trimmed, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 small ribs celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
10 pearl onions, peeled, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup white veal stock or chicken stock
2 preserved lemons (recipe follows), cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 1/2 ripe avocados, cut into 1/3-inch dice
2 tablespoons aged sherry vinegar
40 sea scallops, preferably in their shells

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the garlic and 2/3 cup of the oil and cook over very low heat for 2 hours. Cool, discard the oil and set the garlic aside.
Using a sharp knife, peel away 1/4-inch-thick strips of skin from the zucchini. Discard the core and cut the skin into 1/4-inch dice.
Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and saute the zucchini, pepper, leeks, carrots, celery and onions until they just begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
In a blender, puree the stock and reserved garlic until smooth. Pour the stock over the vegetables, add the lemons, sun-dried tomatoes, avocados, vinegar and remaining 2 1/3 tablespoons of olive oil and mix. Season with salt.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. If using scallops in their shells, discard the top (flat) shell of each scallop and remove the guts, leaving only the white, round muscle. (It should still be attached to the shell.) Run cold water over each scallop, pat dry and place the scallops on baking sheets. (If using scallops already out of the shells, rinse them and place each one in a small ramekin, cleaned shell or ovenproof dish.) Sprinkle the scallops with salt and arrange a heaping tablespoon of the vegetable mixture so that it surrounds but does not cover the scallop.
Bake until the scallops are warmed through, about 5 minutes. Brush each scallop with olive oil and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 471, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 615 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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Salman Mahar

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These scallops were incredible! I cooked them for a special occasion and they were a huge success. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was to die for. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special seafood d

1 Battle Head

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I'm a bit of a gourmet and I was very impressed with this recipe. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was simply exquisite. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a truly gourmet seafood dish.

Alison Vasiri

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I love seafood and these scallops were some of the best I've ever had. They were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to any seafood lover.

maxwell yalo

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I'm a home cook and I've tried many scallop recipes over the years. This one is by far the best. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the sauce is simply divine. I will definitely be making this dish again.

MalikIbrahimmalik MalikIbrahimmali

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I was very impressed with this recipe. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was well-balanced and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and elegant seafood dish.

Gregory Okuta

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These scallops were amazing! I cooked them for a dinner party and everyone raved about them. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was to die for. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy seafood

Qurban Joyia

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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the scallops and the sauce was so good that we ate it all up. I will definitely be making this dish again.

Farhad account

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These scallops were absolutely delicious! I cooked them exactly as the recipe said and they turned out perfectly. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this dish again.

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