**Grilled Scallops with Red Pepper Sauce: A Culinary Symphony of Sea and Land**
Indulge in a tantalizing culinary experience with our grilled scallops, masterfully paired with a vibrant red pepper sauce. This delectable dish offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, transporting your taste buds to a seaside paradise. Dive into the succulent, tender scallops, expertly grilled to perfection, their delicate sweetness dancing on your palate. The vibrant red pepper sauce, crafted with a medley of roasted red peppers, garlic, and aromatic herbs, adds a layer of tangy complexity, elevating the scallops to new heights of culinary excellence. Prepare to be captivated by this symphony of flavors, as the briny notes of the scallops intertwine with the sweet heat of the red pepper sauce, creating an unforgettable gastronomic journey.
GRILLED SCALLOPS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE
Entered for safe-keeping. From Simply Classic by Jr League of Seattle. Elegant. Northwest U.S. cuisine. May use either fresh red bell peppers, roasted, or canned roasted red peppers. Note: reviews recommended use of reduced sodium chicken broth in lieu of regular chicken stock as the sauce seemed too salty. Likewise, I would also use unsalted butter. I normally substitute the reduced sodium ingredients while cooking anyway out of force of habit.
Provided by KateL
Categories Peppers
Time 40m
Yield 12 skewers, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
- SAUCE:.
- Place roasted peppers, stock and wine in processor or blender. Puree until smooth. Pour into a 12-inch skillet. Add basil and cook over medium-high heat until mixture is reduced to about 1 1/2 cups.
- Reduce heat to medium and add chilled butter a little at a time. Stir until melted and completely incorporated into sauce. Remove from heat, cover and keep warm.
- SCALLOPS:.
- Drain water from skewers. Divide scallops evenly among the skewers and brush with melted butter. Place skewers on grill 2-4 inches above very hot coals. Cook, turning once, until scallops are opaque in the thickest part, about 3-5 minutes.
- Divide sauce among 6 warm dinner plates. Remove scallops from skewers and place on top of sauce. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.8, Fat 35.8, SaturatedFat 22.2, Cholesterol 119.9, Sodium 906.5, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.2, Protein 15.9
GRILLED DAY BOAT SCALLOPS OVER ELDERBERRY WOOD WITH PEAS AND APPLES IN GRILLED RED PEPPER SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Brush the scallops with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat from elderberry wood for 3 minutes on each side. (Pecan, peach or apple wood may be substituted for elderberry wood)
- While peppers, onion and garlic are still warm, place them with the butter, mustard, honey and basil in a blender and process until smooth. Season to taste. Toss peas and apples in peanut oil and place on medium grill for about 3 minutes. Remove from grill. Place peas, apples and yellow pepper around a plate. Place scallops over them and pour sauce over the scallops. Garnish the dish with large black se
PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
These pan seared scallops are sweet and succulent, with a hint of a smoky kick from a mildly tangy roasted red pepper sauce!
Provided by Ingrid Beer
Categories Entree
Time 24m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To prepare the roasted red pepper sauce, place all of the ingredients into the bowl of a food processor, and process for a few minutes until completely smooth; pour the sauce into a squeeze bottle or spoon into a serving dish, and keep room temp or in the fridge. (Any unused portion will last for a couple of weeks in the fridge, and is delicious over chicken, beef, shrimp, or veggies.)
- To sear the scallops, place a large cast-iron or other heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat, and add in the avocado oil and the clarified (or regular) butter; once melted and the skillet it very hot and pretty much smoking, season the scallops with some sea salt, and working in batches if necessary, place the scallops larger flat-side down into the skillet.
- Do not disturb the scallops for about 2 1/2 minutes, allowing that first side to get a nice, deep brown char; then, flip the scallops over and allow them to sear, undisturbed, on that second side for about 1 1/2 minutes, or until a golden crust forms on that side and the scallops are medium-rare and slightly firm yet tender when gently pressed.
- Remove the scallops from the skillet and place onto a large platter to hold. Repeat with another batch, if necessary.
- To serve, add a couple of generous spoonfuls of the roasted red pepper sauce to the bottom of a plate, and top with 3 scallops; sprinkle over a small amount of the toasted pine nuts as well as some pretty micro greens, and serve while hot. (Alternately, you can spoon or drizzle some of the sauce over top of the scallops, then top with pine nuts and micro greens.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories (per 3 scallops, with about 1/3 cup of sauce)
GRILLED SCALLOPS WITH YELLOW PEPPER SAUCE
This is a once-in-a-while treat for us! The sauce can be made with red or orange peppers - its also delicious over grilled fish.
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Peppers
Time 37m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 2 tbsps of the oil in a saucepan; add onion& cook gently until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add peppers, garlic& thyme and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Add the stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat& simmer for 20 minutes or until the peppers are very soft.
- Puree the pepper mixture, return to a clean pan, add the cream& sugar and bring to a boil.
- Season to taste, reduce heat& simmer for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, season the scallops.
- Add remaining oil to a very hoy frying pan& sear the scallops for 2 minutes on the first side.
- Turn& cook for another minute or until just opaque in the center.
- Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.4, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 45.1, Sodium 129.3, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 14.1
SCALLOPS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE
When scallop season is open here in Nova Scotia, I use scallops fresh from the ocean. This dish is quick and easy yet tastes delicious.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the scallops, sweet red pepper, garlic, pepper flakes and salt in oil until scallops become firm and opaque. Remove from the heat. Drain pasta. Serve scallop mixture with linguine. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PEPPER GRILLED SCALLOPS
Keep the heat out of the kitchen this summer! These pepper grilled scallops taste fantastic! Toss them on to a bed of salad greens and veggies and you have a nice light summer dish! They are surprisingly easy to make. Simply, throw some peppercorns on the grill -- and you will have interesting new aromas to sample. Revised recipe from Andrea Viestad's Food for Summer. Adjusted cooking time per recent review.
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Scandinavian
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat your gas or charcoal grill to a hot to medium hot level. You want your fire to be just under the hot level but not to the medium hot level yet.
- Meanwhile, allow your scallops to come to room temp while your prepare the vinaigrette.
- Combine the vinegar, honey, mustard, and oil in a bowl and whisk together with a fork. If it does not whisk together well just pop it into the microwave for about 30 seconds. Warming makes the honey mix more easily with the other ingredients.
- Pour half the vinaigrette into a small serving bowl. Set aside. Toss the scallops with the remaining vinaigrette, remove them from the bowl, and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- The grilling has to be done very quickly. Grill the scallops for a minute or two on one side then throw the black peppercorns onto the hottest part of the fire. (This really only works on a charcoal fire. You could try putting the peppercorns in foil with the top open and place the packet on the hottest part of the grill. Put the packet on as soon as you start your gas grill) Allow the scallops to cook for about 2 or 3 minutes more.
- Turn the scallops and allow them to cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on this side, then remove them and serve immediately using the remaining vinaigrette as a salad dressing for the greens.
- NOTE: You could do the same with shrimp or half shrimp and half scallops. Please adjust your time with the size of your seafood.
- One MORE NOTE: Please allow your ingredients to warm up to room temp before placing on the grill for more accurate cooking times. Thanks!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.1, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 21.6, Sodium 399.4, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3, Protein 12.9
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality scallops. Look for scallops that are plump and have a slightly sweet smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
- Soak the scallops in milk before cooking. This will help to tenderize the scallops and prevent them from becoming tough.
- Pat the scallops dry before cooking. This will help to prevent them from sticking to the grill.
- Season the scallops simply with salt and pepper. You don't want to overpower the delicate flavor of the scallops.
- Grill the scallops over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the scallops, or they will become tough.
- Serve the scallops immediately with your favorite sauce. The red pepper sauce in this recipe is a delicious option, but you could also try a lemon-butter sauce or a pesto sauce.
Conclusion:
Grilled scallops are a quick and easy seafood dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. They are also a healthy option, as they are low in calories and fat and high in protein. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy seafood dish, give grilled scallops a try!
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