Indulge your taste buds with a delectable journey into the realm of culinary wonders. Embark on a seafood adventure with our star dish: Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Red Pepper Cream Sauce. These tender and succulent morsels of the sea are expertly seared to perfection, creating a symphony of flavors that dance upon your palate. Bathed in a velvety red pepper cream sauce, each bite is an explosion of richness and elegance.
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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)
SEA SCALLOPS WITH SWEET ROASTED RED PEPPERS
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler or prepare a charcoal grill.
- Place the peppers under the broiler or on the grill. Cook them on all sides until the skin is well charred. When cool enough to handle, split the peppers in half, core them and discard the charred skin and the seeds. Rinse in cold water. Pat dry with papers towels and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Remove and discard the ends of the snap peas.
- Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet and add the peas, cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the scallops, the red peppers, shallots, garlic, thyme, pepper flakes, liqueur, butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring and tossing over high heat for 4 minutes or until the scallops are cooked through. Do not overcook. Sprinkle with the coriander.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 332, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1002 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SCALLOPS AND SPINACH FETTUCCINE WITH RED BELL PEPPER CREAM SAUCE
Steps:
- Whisk first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Mix in scallops. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Cook fettuccine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove scallops from marinade. Add to skillet and cook just until opaque in center, about 1 minute per side. Bring Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce to simmer in another large skillet. Add fettuccine to Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Arrange scallops atop pasta. Drizzle any pan juices over scallops. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
SEA SCALLOPS WITH RED PEPPER CREAM
The sweet tastes of sea scallops and red peppers combine in this elegant-enough-for-company entree. Delicious served with Recipe #232339. Originally from an October 1984 issue of Bon Appetit featuring Indian Summer Menus. Make the Red Pepper Puree before starting the scallops.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For Sea Scallops.
- Heat butter in heavy large skillet over high heat.
- Add scallops, salt and pepper and stir until just opaque, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer scallops to bowl, using slotted spoon.
- Add wine and sherry to skillet and boil until reduced to syrup, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes.
- Whisk in cream and any juices in scallop bowl.
- Boil until thickened to sauce-like consistency, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk in Red Pepper Puree and heat through.
- Stir in scallops, adjust seasoning and serve immediately.
- For Red Pepper Puree (makes about 1 cup).
- Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in all remaining ingredients, cover and cook until very soft, stirring occasionally, about 50 minutes.
- Uncover pan, increase heat to medium and stir until all liquid evaporates and peppers just begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Puree peppers through medium blade of food mill, discarding skins.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator 1 week or frozen.
- Peppers can also be charred and skins removed.
- Proceed with recipe and puree in blender or processor.
SEARED SEA SCALLOPS
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cumin, curry, thyme, and paprika. In a medium saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Dredge the scallops in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour, and add to the hot saute pan. Cook scallops for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer the scallops to a plate, drizzle with pesto, and serve with the basmati rice on the side.
- Add all ingredients to food processor except for the olive oil, salt and pepper. Process until the ingredients form a paste. With the motor running, add the olive oil in a stream until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a medium saucepan, add rice, water and butter. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Cook the rice without stirring for 12 to 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve with scallops.
SEA SCALLOPS WITH CARAMELIZED ONION
Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the onions, leeks, and salt and pepper, to taste. Cook stirring frequently until caramelized, about 15 minutes. Add the garlic and shiitake mushrooms. Continue cooking for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add the peas, red pepper flakes and scallions.
- Season the broth with salt and pepper, to taste, and add a dash of sherry vinegar. Cook for 1 minute. Keep warm. Season the scallops with salt and pepper, to taste. In another large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the butter. Add the scallops and sear for 4 minutes. Flip the scallops, then squeeze in some lemon juice. Baste the scallops for 1 minute to finish cooking. Remove from heat. Spoon the caramelized onion mixture on serving plates and top each plate with 4 scallops. Serve.
SEARED SEA SCALLOPS
Make and share this Seared Sea Scallops recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Acosta
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Salt and pepper both sides of the scallops and place them in the pan. Whatever you do, do not move the scallops at all until ready to flip.
- Sear the scallops on each side for 1.5 minutes, then remove from the pan and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.3, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 45.1, Sodium 203.6, Carbohydrate 2.7, Protein 19.1
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH POLENTA AND AVOCADO CREAM
This seared scallops with polenta is a really impressive dish. It's beautiful but simple and a wonderful dinner party entree. If you can find them, peppadew peppers add a bit of zing, but if you can't, roasted red peppers will work just fine. Shrimp can also be substituted for the scallops, if you prefer. -Katie Pelczar, West Hartford, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onions in half the butter until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add corn and peppers; cook 4-5 minutes longer. Stir in broth and 1/4 teaspoon salt, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the pan, 15-20 minutes. Stir in cheese. Remove from heat; set aside and keep warm., Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the avocado, 1/4 cup water, cream and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth, 30 seconds. Add additional water as needed to reach desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Sprinkle scallops with remaining salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute scallops in remaining butter until firm and opaque, 1-2 minutes per side. Serve with polenta and avocado cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 1773mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
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
SEA SCALLOPS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
An appetizing first course from the flavor center of the universe, Louisiana. Courtesy of Chef Robert Krol of Crozier's, featured in The Louisiana New Garde television series.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Peppers
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Roast the peppers in a 400F oven until very dark; place in a paper bag for 15 minutes.
- Peel and remove seeds and ribs (don't do this under running water, you want all the flavor).
- Place in a blender or food processor and whirl until smooth.
- Place puree and next two ingredients in saucepan and cook for about five minutes.
- Stir the cream into mixture and cook to reduce (about five minutes).
- Season to taste and keep warm.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan; add the scallops and cook on each side for about two minutes each.
- Transfer 2 scallops to each plate and garnish with pepper sauce.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality scallops. Look for scallops that are firm and plump, with a slightly briny smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
- Sear the scallops properly. Searing the scallops creates a golden-brown crust and helps to lock in the juices. Make sure the scallops are dry before searing them, and use a hot skillet with a little bit of oil.
- Do not overcook the scallops. Scallops are very delicate and can easily be overcooked. Cook them for just a few minutes per side, or until they are opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
- Make sure the sauce is flavorful. The sauce is what brings the dish together, so make sure it is flavorful and well-balanced. Use fresh ingredients and adjust the seasonings to your taste.
Conclusion:
Scallops are a delicious and versatile seafood that can be cooked in a variety of ways. The recipes in this article are just a few examples of how you can enjoy scallops. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, you are sure to find a recipe that you will love.
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