Best 9 Dallas Spicy Seared Scallops Recipes

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In a culinary symphony of flavors, the Dallas Spicy Seared Scallops dance on your palate, offering a tantalizing journey through a myriad of tastes and textures. This dish, hailing from the vibrant city of Dallas, Texas, is a delectable symphony of tender, succulent sea scallops, seared to perfection with a delightful spicy kick. Accompaniments such as creamy polenta, roasted red pepper coulis, and a refreshing micro herb salad elevate this dish to an experience that will leave you craving more. The combination of perfectly cooked scallops, smooth polenta, vibrant coulis, and crisp herbs creates a harmonious balance of flavors and textures that will delight even the most discerning palate. The recipe provides detailed instructions for preparing each element of this dish, ensuring a successful culinary adventure.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SEARED SCALLOPS



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For a seafood supper tonight, try Alton Brown's foolproof Seared Scallops recipe. The trick is to add a touch of butter to the pan for a golden sear.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 8m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 to 1 1/4 pounds dry sea scallops, approximately 16
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
  • Add the butter and oil to a 12 to 14-inch saute pan on high heat. Salt and pepper the scallops. Once the fat begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they are not touching each other. Sear the scallops for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. The scallops should have a 1/4-inch golden crust on each side while still being translucent in the center. Serve immediately.

SEARED SPICE-RUBBED SEA SCALLOPS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup finely chopped mustard greens
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup fresh mint, chopped
1/2 cup fresh tarragon, chopped
2 tablespoons capers, chopped
4 anchovies in oil, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Grated zest of 2 lemons
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon Spanish smoked paprika
1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
Kosher salt
12 large sea scallops, patted dry (about 1 pound 2 ounces)
Freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup grated Cotija cheese
Thinly sliced Fresno chiles, rocoto or ajì panca chile paste, and microgreens, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the salsa verde: Combine the mustard greens, parsley, mint, tarragon, capers, anchovies, garlic and lemon zest in a large bowl. Stir in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Make the scallops: Combine the paprika, brown sugar, cumin, ground fennel, coriander, mustard powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Season the scallops on both sides with salt and pepper, then sprinkle all over with the spice mixture. Rub the spices into the scallops.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Add the scallops to the pan in a single layer and cook until the bottoms are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until the other side is golden brown and the scallops are just cooked through, about 2 more minutes.
  • Serve 2 or 3 scallops per plate; top each scallop with a dollop of salsa verde, sprinkle with the Cotija cheese and top with a Fresno chile slice. Serve with chile paste and garnish with microgreens.

SPICY PAN SEARED SCALLOPS RECIPE



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This Spicy Pan Seared Scallops Recipe is super quick, easy and loaded with flavor! An easy scallops recipe with a little bit of heat and a whole lot of delicious.

Provided by WonkyWonderful

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 Lb Large Scallops
Oil
Salt
1/4 Cup Butter - melted
1 Tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce
Parsley - chopped

Steps:

  • If frozen, thaw scallops overnight in the refrigerator. If the scallops have the mini muscle on the sides, go ahead and remove those. Don't worry, you will be able to see these little pieces of flesh on the sides of the scallops. Just use your fingers to pinch it and pull it off the scallop then discard. Next place the scallops on layers of paper towels then cover with paper towels. Leave them for 10-15 minutes to dry out. Salt scallops. Mix melted butter and chili sauce, set aside. Heat oil in cast iron pan over high heat 3-4 minutes. Place scallops flat side down in pan and cook 2 minutes to sear. Flip scallops and cook approximately 2 minutes or until just cooked through. Remove pan from heat then spoon chili butter mixture over the top of the scallops Serve topped with buttery chili sauce and fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 77 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 16 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1064 grams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat

SPICY SEARED SCALLOPS



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Sea scallops are dredged in flour, seasoned with a spicy blend of cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander, salt, and cardamom, then seared and served with shredded romaine on rounds of daikon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 sea scallops (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved
Olive-oil, cooking spray
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or more to taste
3 teaspoons ground cumin
3 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
One 12-inch-long daikon radish, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
5 romaine lettuce leaves, very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine flour, cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander, salt, and cardamom in a small bowl. Dip each halved scallop into the flour mixture to coat; set aside.
  • Place daikon rounds on serving platter. Top each with shredded lettuce; set aside.
  • Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat with olive-oil spray, add coated scallops, and sear until light golden brown and cooked through, about 1 minute per side. Transfer each seared scallop half to a daikon round. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20 g, Cholesterol 5 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 59 g

SPICY SEARED SCALLOPS



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These tasty seared scallops are spiced with Cajun seasonings, making for a delicious appetizer or addition to risotto or pasta.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner     Entree     Main Course     Salad

Time 1h11m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds large sea scallops (about 18 to 20)
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil , divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1133 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 18-20 scallops (4-6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH SPICY CARROT COULIS



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A coulis, pronounced koo-LEE, is a thin, pourable sauce, often made from tomatoes for savory dishes, or from berries for desserts. This brilliant orange sauce gets a splash of vinegar for a hit of acidity and a pinch of cayenne for heat, a perfect foil for the scallops' sweetness. For the best flavor, use young bunch carrots, not large "horse carrots." This is a very easy dish if the sauce is prepared in advance. (Make the sauce up to a day ahead. If made in advance, reheat to serve.) Then it's just a matter of searing the scallops and assembling the plates.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     seafood, vegetables, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups sliced young carrots
6 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
Generous pinch of ground cayenne
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon honey or granulated sugar
2 cups chicken broth, light vegetable stock or water
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
18 large dry-packed sea scallops, cleaned and patted dry (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 cup roughly chopped cilantro, leaves and tender stems (from 1 small bunch)
2 tablespoons finely cut chives or green scallion tops
2 tablespoons thinly sliced Fresno, serrano or jalapeño chiles
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the coulis: Put carrots, garlic, onion, vinegar, cayenne, salt, honey and broth in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until carrots are very soft, about 15 minutes. Purée all ingredients thoroughly in a blender and strain if necessary - it should be very smooth. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Coulis should not be too thick, but rather similar to a thin milkshake. Keep warm if not made ahead.
  • Prepare the scallops: Set 2 wide cast-iron skillets or a large griddle over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, film with olive oil. As oil heats and just before cooking, season scallops with salt and pepper on both sides. When oil is wavy, place scallops in pan without crowding. Leave scallops undisturbed to brown well and crisp on one side, about 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, until cooked through, but juicy. Place scallops browned side up on paper towels to blot bottoms.
  • To serve, ladle about 1/4 cup warm coulis onto individual warmed dinner plates. Set scallops on top, browned side up. Sprinkle with cilantro, chives and sliced chiles. Serve with lime wedges.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH SPICY CLEMENTINE DIPPING SAUCE



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Make and share this Seared Scallops With Spicy Clementine Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rebecca684

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 1h10m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups fresh squeezed clementine juice or 4 cups orange juice
2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder
1 lime, juice and zest of
6 tablespoons butter, cut into 8 pieces
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
40 large sea scallops, patted dry
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. To make sauce: In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring clementine juice, chili powder, and lime zest to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour; mixture should be thickened and syrupy.
  • 2. Remove from heat and whisk in butter, one piece at a time, until incorporated.
  • 3. In a large skillet over high heat, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil until smoking. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Cook 10 scallops 1 to 2 minutes per side, until dark golden brown. Remove to paper towels and drain. Repeat with remaining oil and scallops in 3 batches. Serve scallops hot with warm sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.2, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 9.5, Sodium 38, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 2.7

SPICY SEARED SCALLOPS TAPAS



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Make and share this Spicy Seared Scallops Tapas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Midwest Maven

Categories     Spicy

Time 42m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 sea scallops
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
4 large garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons capers
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 large lemon (zest of whole lemon, juice of half the lemon)
1 cup dry white wine, divided
1/3 cup grape tomatoes, halved
salt
1 pinch red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
1 pinch dried parsley

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium pan.
  • Add the onion and garlic; sauté for a couple of minutes.
  • Then add the capers, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, tomatoes, 3/4 cup of the wine, and stir until well blended.
  • Season with salt to taste and the red pepper flakes; put on low heat to simmer while you sauté the scallops.
  • Melt the remaining olive oil and butter in a small pan and cook the scallops until nicely browned on both sides.
  • Add the scallops to the sauce, along with the remaining 1/4 cup of the wine, and the parsley flakes; stir.
  • Simmer on low for 10-12 minutes, re-season with salt if needed. Serve immediately with some good bread for sopping the yummy sauce!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.3, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 30.1, Sodium 257.1, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 8.7

DALLAS' SPICY SEARED SCALLOPS



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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     Sauté     Low Carb

Yield 3-4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound sea scallops
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
1 teaspoon garlic or sea salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons dry white wine (or white cooking wine)

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse sea scallops and pat dry with a paper towel. 2. Combine cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic or sea salt and cilantro into a bowl. 3. Heat a 12" nonstick skillet over medium high heat until very hot. Add the olive oil and heat until it just begins to smoke. 4. Add minced garlic cloves. 5. Gently roll the scallops in the bowl of spices. 6. Carefully place each scallop and cook for 2-3 minutes per side (or until opaque), minimally flipping them. 7. Remove scallops. 8. Add wine to skillet and stir for 1 minute. Drizzle wine mixture over scallops and serve (alone, on lettuce leaf, or as salad topping).

Tips:

  • Use high-quality, fresh scallops for the best flavor and texture.
  • Sear the scallops in a hot skillet for a few minutes per side to get a nice golden crust.
  • Don't overcook the scallops, or they will become tough and rubbery.
  • Serve the scallops immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • For a more flavorful dish, try using a flavored oil or butter to sear the scallops.
  • Garnish the scallops with fresh herbs or citrus zest for a pop of color and flavor.
  • If you don't have a skillet, you can also sear the scallops in a grill pan or on a baking sheet in the oven.

Conclusion:

These Dallas Spicy Seared Scallops are a quick and easy appetizer or main course that is sure to impress your guests. The scallops are perfectly seared and have a delicious spicy flavor. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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