Scallops, known for their delicate sweetness and tender texture, take center stage in this delightful dish. Paired with sun-dried tomatoes, which offer a burst of tangy, umami flavor, these scallops are transformed into a culinary masterpiece. The recipe also includes a luscious white wine sauce that enhances the natural flavors of the seafood, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Additionally, a medley of fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, and thyme, adds a touch of aromatic complexity to the dish. Whether served as a main course or an elegant appetizer, these scallops with sun-dried tomatoes are sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more. This article provides step-by-step instructions for preparing this delectable dish, along with variations and serving suggestions to cater to different preferences and dietary restrictions.
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LINGUINE WITH SEAFOOD AND SUNDRIED TOMATOES
A wonderful blend of seafood and citrus! The secret ingredient is the lemon peel! Thanks to my Dad, this is one of our favorites! TIP: Have all the ingredients ready and prepared so you can whip this recipe up in no time!
Provided by Star Pooley
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet add the olive oil and butter. Heat until butter is melted. Add the garlic and saute until tender.
- Add the scallops and shrimp. Cook until shrimp is pink, about 10 minutes. Add clam juice, salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes more.
- To the cooked pasta add the tomatoes, parsley and lemon zest, toss. Pour seafood mixture over the linguini, serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 136.4 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 412.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
SCALLOPS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
A half-hour is all you need for this delightful stir-fry from Jennifer Warzynak. The Erie, Pennsylvania cook combines scallops with broccoli, pasta and sun-dried tomatoes for the main course, and a hint of lime juice makes it a natural addition to summer menus. "It's a great, healthy way to fix scallops," she promises.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sun-dried tomatoes and hot water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain and set aside. , Place broccoli and broth in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender; set aside. , In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook garlic in oil over medium heat for 1 minute. Add scallops; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the lime juice, basil, salt, and reserved tomatoes and broccoli mixture; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until scallops are firm and opaque. , Drain the pasta; stir into scallop mixture and heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SCALLOPS WITH CAPERS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and lemon peel and sauté 30 seconds. Add scallops and sauté until almost cooked through, turning once, about 3 minutes. Transfer scallops to bowl using slotted spoon. Add sun-dried tomatoes, capers, lemon juice and thyme to same skillet. Boil until liquid thickens, adding any accumulated juices from scallops to skillet, about 2 minutes. Add butter and whisk just until melted. Season to taste with salt. Return scallops to skillet and stir just until heated through. Transfer scallops and sauce to plates and serve.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO SEARED SCALLOPS
Found this recipe in America's Most Wanted Recipes by Ron Douglas...from the Brooklyn Cafe (copycat). It sounded delicious and easy to do.
Provided by mama smurf
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- If the sun-dried tomatoes are moist, dry in a 200 degree oven for about 15 minutes, until dry.
- Grind the sun-dried tomatoes in a blender until they became a smooth powder; remove from the blender and set aside.
- Add the basil (reserve 2 sprigs for garnish), orange juice, and lemon juice to the blender. Blend on medium speed while drizzling 1/4 cup of the olive oil into the mixture.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat; add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the garlic. Saute the garlic for 15 seconds (do not burn), then add the zucchini. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes or until the zucchini softens. Season with salt and pepper. Add the tomato, then take off the heat.
- Heat another nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper and all but 1 teaspoon of the reserved sun-dried tomato powder. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan and add the scallops slowly to prevent spattering.
- Cook for about 3 minutes, then flip to the other side. Let cook for another 2 minutes; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- To serve, mound the zucchini mixture in the middle of two dinner plates. Place 5 scallops around each mound. Drizzle the vinaigrette around the dish. Garnish with basil sprig and a sprinkling of tomato powder.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.9, Fat 42.1, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 297.1, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 16.4, Protein 18.5
LINGUINI WITH SCALLOPS, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND PINE NUTS
This is from my Food and Wine One Dish Meals cookbook. My hunny is going to love this! I like it because it is just so simple. Use less red pepper flakes if you don't like spicy. Shrimp would work in place of the scallops.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350. Toast the pine nuts in the oven until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
- In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguini until just done, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over moderately high heat until very hot.
- Put the scallops in the pan and sear until brown on the bottom, 1-2 minutes.
- Turn and sear until brown on the other side, 1-2 minutes longer. Remove the scallops and cut them into quarters.
- In the same pan, heat the remaining 5 tablespoons of oil over moderate heat.
- Add the tomatoes, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring for 1 minute.
- Toss with the pasta, scallops, pine nuts and the remaining parsley. Add salt to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 741.8, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 56.3, Sodium 320, Carbohydrate 74.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 42.1
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH TOMATO BEURRE BLANC
Steps:
- Make beurre blanc:
- Soak tomatoes in warm water until softened, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and pat dry, then mince. Stir together tomatoes, butter, and salt, then form into an 8-inch log on a sheet of plastic wrap and chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, about 1 hour. Cut tomato butter into 12 equal pieces.
- Cook shallot in 1 piece of tomato butter (keep remaining butter chilled) in a small heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add wine and boil until liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and whisk in remaining cold tomato butter 1 piece at a time, adding each piece before previous one has completely melted and lifting pan from heat occasionally to cool mixture (sauce should not get hot enough to separate). Whisk in water and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer beurre blanc to a bowl and keep warm, covered, in a larger bowl of warm water.
- Sauté scallops:
- Pat scallops dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sear 6 to 8 scallops, turning once, until golden brown and just cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes total. Transfer to a platter as cooked and keep warm, loosely covered with foil. Sear remaining scallops in same manner, wiping out skillet and adding about 1 teaspoon oil between batches.
- Spoon 3 tablespoons beurre blanc onto each of 6 plates, then top with scallops.
Tips:
- Use high-quality scallops. Fresh, dry-packed scallops will give you the best results.
- Sear the scallops quickly over high heat. This will help them develop a nice crust while keeping them tender and juicy.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you add too many scallops to the pan at once, they will not sear properly and will steam instead.
- Saute the sun-dried tomatoes and shallot until they are softened. This will help to release their flavor and عطر.
- Add the scallops back to the pan and cook until they are just cooked through. You can check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a scallop. If it comes out clean, the scallop is cooked.
- Serve the scallops immediately over pasta, rice, or your favorite vegetable.
Conclusion:
Scallops with sun-dried tomatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The scallops are seared until golden brown and then cooked in a flavorful sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, shallots, and white wine. This dish is sure to please your family and friends!
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