Best 6 Scallops In Tomato Herbed Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Scallops in Tomato Herbed Sauce recipe, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the vibrant world of this delectable dish, where plump and succulent scallops are lovingly nestled in a rich and savory tomato-based sauce, infused with an aromatic blend of herbs that awakens the senses.

But our culinary adventure doesn't end there. Embark on a voyage through a treasure trove of other enticing recipes, each offering a unique symphony of flavors:

- Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce: Experience the perfect balance of tangy lemon and creamy butter, enveloping tender scallops in a luscious embrace.

- Pan-Seared Scallops with Garlic and Herbs: Delight in the simplicity of perfectly seared scallops, infused with the aromatic essence of garlic and herbs, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

- Creamy Garlic Scallops: Dive into a luscious world of creamy garlic sauce, where tender scallops bask in a heavenly blend of garlic, cream, and white wine, creating a rich and velvety indulgence.

- Scallops with Bacon and Asparagus: Embark on a journey where crispy bacon and tender asparagus intertwine, harmonizing perfectly with succulent scallops, all brought together in a delectable sauce.

Prepare to embark on a culinary voyage that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you yearning for more. Let your senses indulge in the symphony of flavors that awaits you in our collection of irresistible scallop recipes.

Here are our top 6 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

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.

SCALLOPS IN TOMATO SAUCE



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I have been using this recipe for years. With the option to switch the herbs it is easy to add to a menu as an appetizer or a main dish. Stacey

Provided by Stacey Sweet

Categories     European

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 scallops
1 lemon, zest of
1 dash safflower oil
1 shallots or 1 onion, finely chopped
1 lb very ripe tomatoes, quartered or 1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained
salt and pepper
1 sprig fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic
1 sprig fresh chervil or 1 sprig fresh tarragon (or a pinch of each dried)

Steps:

  • Shell scallops.
  • Slice each one in half horizontally and marinate the slices with half of the lemon juice and grated zest for 10-15 minutes.
  • Heat oil on low and cook shallot or onion until tender.
  • Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper, thyme, bayleaf and garlic.
  • Cover and simmer mixture for 10 minutes.
  • Remove lid and increase heat to high, to reduce the liquid quantity to half.
  • Remove sprig of thyme and bay leaf.
  • Press the sauce through a sieve into a frying pan.
  • Bring the tomato sauce back to a simmer.
  • Remove scallops from marinade.
  • Place on a paper towel to remove excess marinade.
  • Add the zest of a lemon and the scallops to the sauce.
  • Gently poach them for 2 minutes, being careful not to allow the sauce to boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.2, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 9.9, Sodium 54.9, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3, Protein 6.2

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

SCALLOPS IN TOMATO HERBED SAUCE



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I like scallops and shrimp and just have to treat my family with some seafood and decided to make these scallops.

Provided by Marian Arbour

Categories     Fish

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb bay or sea scallops
2 Tbsp lemon juice fresh
1/2 lb button mushrooms
1 can(s) 1 lb whole tomatoes, drained
5 Tbsp olive or canola oil
2 clove garlic crushed
4 shallots,,sliced
4 parsley chopped
1/2 tsp salt
dash of white pepper
1/2 tsp each of dried thyme and dried oregano

Steps:

  • 1. Put scallops and lemon juice in glass bowl, toss ith wooden spoon and set aside..clean mushrooms and slice about 1/8th inch thick..add to bowl with scallops and give it a stir.
  • 2. Put 2 tablespoons oil into a skillet ..when oil is very hot add the garlic and half the shallots and half of the parsley..cook stirring constantly with wooden spoon until garlic is golden..with potato masher break uo tomatoes and add to skillet..reduce heat, cover skillet and simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally..uncover pan and cook sauce for another 5 minutes.
  • 3. Heat remaining oil in large skillet, when hot add remaining parsley and shallots..saute for 5 minutes..using slotted spoon add scallops and mushrooms to skillet and cook for another 10 minutes stir in tomato sauce and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes..serve with fluffy rice and good bread to dip into the sauce...makes 4 servings.

SCALLOPS WITH HERBED RAW TOMATO SAUCE



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Make and share this Scallops With Herbed Raw Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Lemon

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 garlic clove, smashed
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons fresh herbs, chopped (such as basil, mint, thyme, dill, parsley or cilantro)
salt and pepper
24 sea scallops, patted dry
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
4 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Rub the inside of a large bowl with the garlic. Add the garlic to the bowl along with the tomatoes and herbs. Season with salt and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Discard any large garlic pieces.
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high. Thread the scallops on skewers and brush with the olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until firm and slightly charred, about 8 minutes. Remove from the skewers and add to the tomato mixture.
  • Add the butter to the scallops mixture and gently toss until melted. Serve with the lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.8, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 52.6, Sodium 213.6, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 1.5, Protein 16

Tips for Cooking Perfect Scallops in Tomato-Herbed Sauce:

  • Choose high-quality, fresh scallops: Look for scallops that are plump and have a slight briny smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
  • Properly clean the scallops: Remove the side muscle from each scallop and rinse them thoroughly with cold water. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels before cooking.
  • Sear the scallops correctly: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a little olive oil. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Make the tomato-herb sauce: While the scallops are searing, prepare the tomato-herb sauce. Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and herbs in olive oil until softened. Add diced tomatoes, white wine, and seasonings. Simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes, until it has thickened.
  • Combine the scallops and sauce: Once the scallops and sauce are ready, combine them in a skillet. Gently stir to coat the scallops in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the scallops are heated through.

Conclusion:

Scallops in Tomato-Herbed Sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. The combination of tender, seared scallops and flavorful tomato-herb sauce creates a dish that is both satisfying and sophisticated. This recipe provides detailed instructions and tips to ensure that your scallops are cooked perfectly and the sauce is rich and flavorful. Follow these tips and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home.

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