Best 11 Sauteed Sea Scallops With Tomatoes And Zucchini Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our sautéed sea scallops with tomatoes and zucchini recipe. This delectable dish combines the tender and succulent sea scallops with the vibrant flavors of fresh tomatoes and crisp zucchini, all harmoniously blended in a savory sauce. The scallops are perfectly seared, offering a delightful contrast between the tender interior and the golden brown exterior. The tomatoes add a burst of sweetness and acidity, while the zucchini provides a refreshing crunch. Served over a bed of fluffy rice or your favorite pasta, this dish is sure to leave you craving for more.

In addition to the main recipe, we also offer variations that cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. For a healthier option, try our steamed sea scallops with lemon and herbs recipe, which showcases the natural flavors of the scallops without compromising on taste. If you're looking for a creamy and indulgent treat, our sea scallops in creamy garlic sauce recipe is the perfect choice. And for those who love a bit of spice, our sea scallops with chorizo and corn salsa recipe will tantalize your taste buds with its vibrant and smoky flavors.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

EASY MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE SCALLOPS RECIPE



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Easy, quick-seared buttery scallops, nestled in a flavor-packed mixture of tomatoes and bell peppers! You'll love the bold Mediterranean flavors in this scallops recipe--fresh garlic, shallots, capers, oregano and more.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Seafood

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Extra virgin olive oil (find our olive oil bundle here)
1 shallot, sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, cored, cut into thin strips
1/2 green bell pepper, cored, cut into thin strips
4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
10 oz grape tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp capers, drained
Kosher salt
Black pepper
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1 lb wild-caught sea scallops (thawed if had been frozen)
Splash of fresh lemon juice
Handful fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large cast iron skillet, heat 2 to 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  • Add shallots, red bell peppers, and green bell peppers. Raise the heat to medium-high, and cook for about 3 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  • Add minced garlic, tomatoes, and capers. Season with just a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Add oregano, cumin and paprika. Toss to combine. Cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep warm while you work on scallops.
  • In a separate skillet, heat another 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops and cook for 2 minutes on one side, turn over and cook another 1 to 2 minutes (do not overcook).
  • Transfer scallops immediately to the other pan and nestle them in the tomatoes and peppers mixture. Squeeze just a little bit of lemon juice all over. Garnish with parsley.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately over a bed of lemon rice or plain orzo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Sugar 5.1 g, Sodium 554.2 mg, Fat 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 15.5 g, Cholesterol 42.5 mg

PASTA WITH SCALLOPS, ZUCCHINI, AND TOMATOES



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My family's favorite summer meal!

Provided by Lisa Stinger

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
¼ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 zucchinis, diced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup chopped fresh basil
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 pound bay scallops
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat oil, add garlic and cook until tender. Add the zucchini, salt, red pepper flakes, dried basil (if using) and saute for 10 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, bay scallops, and fresh basil (if using) and simmer for 5 minutes, or until scallops are opaque.
  • Pour sauce over cooked pasta and serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 265.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

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 CURRIED SCALLOPS WITH ZUCCHINI



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Categories     Shellfish     Vegetable     Sauté     Dinner     Seafood     Scallop     Curry     Zucchini     Summer     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb sea scallops
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
2 medium zucchini (3/4 lb total), halved lengthwise and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
Garnish: fresh cilantro sprigs and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Remove tough muscle from side of each scallop if necessary. Pat scallops dry and sprinkle with curry powder and salt and pepper to taste. Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sear scallops in 2 batches, adding another 1/2 tablespoon oil if necessary, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Transfer scallops to a plate.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet, then cook ginger and garlic over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add zucchini and salt and pepper to taste, then cook, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Return scallops to skillet with any juices accumulated on plate and toss with zucchini just until heated through, about 1 minute.

GRILLED SEA SCALLOPS AND TOMATOES WITH OLIVE VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Blender     Leafy Green     Olive     Shellfish     Tomato     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Dinner     Scallop     Arugula     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup chopped pitted Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives
1 tablespoon finely chopped bottled roasted red pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1/2 pound sea scallops, rinsed and drained
2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 cups arugula, stems discarded and leaves washed well and spun dry

Steps:

  • In a blender blend olives, roasted pepper, garlic, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, with salt and pepper to taste until smooth. With motor running, add 3 tablespoons oil in a stream and blend vinaigrette until emulsified.
  • Discard small tough muscle from side of each scallop if necessary and in a small bowl toss scallops with remaining tablespoon oil and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat a well-seasoned ridged grill pan over high heat until hot and grill scallops until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer scallops to a plate and keep warm. Grill tomatoes over high heat until tender and lightly charred, 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
  • Toss arugula with half the vinaigrette and divide between 2 plates. Top arugula with scallops and tomatoes and serve with remaining vinaigrette if desired.

SAUTEED SEA SCALLOPS WITH SHALLOTS AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
3 ripe plum tomatoes, about 1/2 pound
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/3 cup finely chopped shallots or scallions
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
4 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Cut in half each scallop crosswise if too large. Set them aside.
  • Drop the tomatoes into boiling water for 12 seconds to loosen the skin. Remove the skins and halve them to remove the seeds. Cut the tomatoes into small cubes.
  • Melt the butter in a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Add the scallops, salt and pepper. Saute the scallops, shaking the skillet and stirring so that they cook evenly, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the shallots, tomatoes, lemon juice, Tabasco and cook and stir over high heat for 2 minutes. Sprinkle the coriander over all and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 200, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 675 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SCALLOPS WITH ZUCCHINI



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Make and share this Scallops With Zucchini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium zucchini, cut into 2 inch strips
3 teaspoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1 1/2 lbs scallops
2 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 green onions, sliced
1 large tomatoes, diced
grated fresh parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In large skillet, heat olive oil, add zucchini, salt and pepper, cook 3 minutes.
  • Remove zucchini from pan.
  • Add scallops to pan.
  • Cook until no longer opaque (about 5 minutes).
  • Put with zucchini.
  • Add butter to skillet.
  • Add garlic, green onions and tomato.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • boil 1 minute.
  • Add zucchini and scallops.
  • Heat through.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.6, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 46, Sodium 696.7, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 22.4

SEA SCALLOPS WITH SWEET RED PEPPERS AND ZUCCHINI



Sea Scallops With Sweet Red Peppers and Zucchini image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 sweet red peppers, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup sliced zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/4 pounds sea scallops; if too large, cut them in slices
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons Ricard or Pernod liquor
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil or parsley

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add the red peppers and the zucchini and cook, tossing, about 4 minutes. Add the Tabasco and salt and pepper.
  • When the red peppers and the zucchini are nearly cooked, add the remaining butter and olive oil. Over high heat, add the scallops, garlic, thyme, Ricard, lemon juice and basil. Check for seasoning. Cook and stir about 2 or 3 minutes over high heat. Cook until the scallops are heated through. Do not overcook. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 265, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 616 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SAUTEED SCALLOPS WITH VEGETABLES



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Provided by Andrea Webster

Categories     Tomato     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Vinegar     Scallop     Carrot     Fall     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Washington, D.C.

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 carrot, cut into matchstick-size strips
1 garlic clove, minced
10 large sea scallops
1 tomato, seeded, cut into strips
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add green onions, carrot and garlic and sauté until carrot is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer mixture to plate. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Add scallops to skillet and cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Return sautéed vegetable mixture to skillet. Add tomato, cilantro, lemon juice and vinegar. Simmer until scallops are just cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.

SEA SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 pounds fresh sea scallops, cut in half if large
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup flour for dredging
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
2 cups diced fresh, ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup coarsely chopped basil leaves or parsley

Steps:

  • Place the scallops in a bowl, and add the milk. Stir to coat, and let stand briefly.
  • Place the flour in a flat dish. Add salt and pepper; blend well. Drain the scallops, and dredge them in the flour mixture. Place the flour-coated scallops in a large sieve. Shake to remove any excess flour. Scatter the scallops onto a sheet of foil or wax paper so that they do not touch, or they may stick together.
  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan. Add the garlic, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Add the vinegar, and bring to a sizzle. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Heat the vegetable oil over high heat in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the scallops in one layer. Add the scallops, and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Spoon equal portions of the scallops onto warm plates, and pour some of the tomato sauce over each portion. Sprinkle each with an equal amount of chopped basil or parsley, and serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 277, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 618 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality scallops: Look for scallops that are firm to the touch and have a slightly sweet smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have an off odor.
  • Sear the scallops properly: To get a nice sear on the scallops, make sure your pan is hot before adding them. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and opaque in the center.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the scallops will not cook evenly. Cook the scallops in batches if necessary.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for tomatoes and zucchini, but you can use any vegetables you like. Some other good options include bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and asparagus.
  • Season the dish to taste: This recipe is a good starting point, but you can adjust the seasonings to your liking. Add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder if desired.

Conclusion:

This sautéed sea scallops with tomatoes and zucchini is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. The scallops are seared until golden brown and then cooked with tomatoes, zucchini, and a simple white wine sauce. The dish is finished with a sprinkling of fresh herbs and is served over rice or pasta. For a more elegant presentation, you can also serve the scallops in individual ramekins.

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