Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Sea Scallops with Red Peppers and Tomatoes recipe. This delectable dish combines the succulent sweetness of sea scallops with the vibrant flavors of red peppers and juicy tomatoes, creating a culinary masterpiece that will delight your palate.
Prepared with either fresh or frozen scallops, this versatile recipe offers two options for a seamless cooking experience. Whether you prefer the delicate texture of fresh scallops or the convenience of frozen, the result is an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Our detailed instructions guide you through every step of the process, ensuring perfect scallops each time.
Accompany your sea scallops with a delectable array of sides to complete your meal. Choose from a selection of tempting options, including a refreshing salad, a flavorful pasta dish, or a hearty vegetable medley. Each side dish complements the scallops beautifully, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures.
This recipe collection also features a delightful variation of the classic Scallops with Red Peppers and Tomatoes, using a creamy white wine sauce. This rich and flavorful sauce adds an extra layer of decadence to the dish, creating a truly luxurious culinary experience.
Elevate your seafood repertoire with our expertly crafted recipes and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing. From the vibrant colors to the exquisite flavors, our Sea Scallops with Red Peppers and Tomatoes is a dish that will impress and satisfy even the most discerning palate.
CREAMY PAN-ROASTED SCALLOPS WITH FRESH TOMATOES
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
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.
PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
This simple, elegant recipe for pan-seared scallops and roasted red pepper sauce features bold, Spanish-style flavors and ingredients.
Provided by Lynne Webb
Categories Seafood
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Remove the scallops from the refrigerator, arrange on a plate in a single layer and blot them gently with a paper towel. Set aside.
- Prepare the seasoning blend by combining the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of black pepper and onion powder in a small bowl. Spread the mixture on a flat plate and set aside.
- Drain the roasted red peppers thoroughly and add them to the work bowl of a food processor along with the olive oil and sherry vinegar. Pulse until smooth, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the sauce to a serving dish and set aside.
- Working with one scallop at a time, lightly press the flat sides of each into the spice mixture and transfer to a dry plate.
- Add the butter to a frying pan large enough to hold the scallops in a single layer with some room between them, and place on the stove over medium-high heat.
- As soon as the butter begins to sizzle, swirl it to coat the pan and using tongs, add the scallops to the pan one at a time.
- Cook for 1-1/2 minutes, then start turning them and cook for an additional 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on the second side. Do not overcook.
- To serve, plate four servings of rice, spoon some sauce around it on the plate, top with scallops and garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 882 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE SCALLOPS RECIPE
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
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
SEARED SCALLOP PASTA WITH BURST TOMATOES AND HERBS
Although usually designated as a "something special" ingredient, scallops make a perfect weeknight dinner because they cook in minutes. To get a good, crisp sear, be patient (it's hard for us, too) and let the pan get quite hot before adding the scallops. Once you do, leave them alone to ensure a deeply golden crust. Toss them with pasta and candy-colored cherry tomatoes that burst and get coaxed into a jammy sauce. Finish with a showering of fresh, tender herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, for two, quick, weekday, weeknight, pastas, seafood, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water (2 heaping tablespoons kosher salt to about 7 quarts water) to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta cooking water, then drain pasta.
- Wipe out the pot and heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium. Add the shallots and cook until they begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to burst, 5 to 7 minutes. Add about 1/3 cup reserved pasta water, and press the tomatoes gently with the back of a spatula or wooden spoon to get them nice and jammy. Stir in the garlic and red-pepper flakes, if using, and cook, allowing the sauce to simmer, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Season the scallops well on both sides with salt and pepper. In a 12-inch skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over high. When the oil shimmers, add the scallops, working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, and cook until golden brown and crisp, flipping once, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Add the pasta, 1 1/2 cups herbs and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to the pot with the tomatoes and toss to coat, adding additional pasta water if needed. Divide the pasta among shallow bowls and top with scallops. Garnish with additional herbs and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 453, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 679 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH JAMMY CHERRY TOMATOES
The simple, summery dinner is a reminder that in-season produce and fresh seafood shine brightest with little fussing. Seared scallops are paired with cherry tomatoes that are cooked in white wine and butter until they're falling apart, and the whole thing is finished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and lemon zest. Equal parts casual and elegant, this dish is best served straight from the skillet, with a big green salad, a nice loaf of bread and the rest of the wine.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories dinner, weekday, seafood, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-low and add the butter to melt. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, until tender but not browned. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the wine and cook until about half the liquid has evaporated.
- Add the tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook over medium-heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes, until the tomatoes have released their juices and almost completely collapsed. Transfer the tomato mixture to a small dish (use a rubber spatula to get every last bit of the sauce!), then carefully wipe out the pan with a damp paper towel.
- Pat the scallops dry. Add the grapeseed oil to the skillet and turn the heat to medium-high. When the oil is very hot, add half the scallops, spacing them evenly in the pan, and season with kosher salt. Cook without moving for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown on the bottom. Flip and cook for 1 more minute. Don't overcook! Transfer the scallops to a plate and repeat with the remaining scallops, adding more oil if necessary.
- Drain any remaining oil and take the skillet off the heat. Return the tomatoes and their juices to the skillet and squeeze in 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Return the scallops to the skillet, nestling them into the tomatoes. Top with the zest of both lemon halves, julienned basil and mint, and a generous sprinkle of coarse sea salt, and serve immediately.
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
SEA SCALLOPS WITH CRACKED WHEAT SALAD, ROASTED RED PEPPER TAHINI VINAIGRETTE AND GRILLED LEMONS
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 2h5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Preheat a charcoal grill to high heat using the direct heat method.
- Thread 2 skewers through 3 scallops sideways so the scallops lie flat. Make 4 sets. Brush the scallops with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the scallops on both sides until slightly charred and just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Serve with Cracked Wheat Salad, Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Vinaigrette and grilled lemons.
- Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil, add the cracked wheat, cover and cook until the wheat is tender and the water is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Transfer the cracked wheat to a bowl. Add the dill, parsley, mint, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon juice and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
- Steep the saffron in hot water for 5 minutes to bloom. Transfer the saffron to a blender and add the tahini, vinegar, 1 tablespoon harissa, honey, garlic, red peppers, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. Taste, and add more harissa if desired.
- With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oils and blend until emulsified. The vinaigrette can be made up to 4 hours in advance, covered and kept refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.
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
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, oregano, thyme and lemon pepper. Roll scallops in flour mixture until lightly coated on all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or frying pan over high heat. Add 4 scallops to the pan and sear on all sides (about 2 minutes for each side). After turning scallops, add 1 tablespoon parsley and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Remove scallops from pan and place on a plate in the oven to keep warm until ready to serve.
- Repeat until remaining scallops are cooked, tossing each batch with parsley and lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1250.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
GRILLED SEA SCALLOPS AND TOMATOES WITH OLIVE VINAIGRETTE
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
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.
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 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 WITH TOMATOES AND ONIONS
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and preheat grill to hot. Wipe the scallops dry with paper towels and brush them with a tablespoon of olive oil. Grill over very high heat just enough to make crosshatch marks on both sides. Do not cook any longer.
- Heat a tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan. Add the tomato and onion and saute for five minutes. Add the garlic and wine and cook two minutes more. Stir in the capers, olives, thyme, half a teaspoon of rosemary, the remaining three tablespoons of olive oil and salt and pepper.
- Pour mixture into a baking dish and arrange scallops on top. Bake for five minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Sprinkle with the extra-virgin olive oil and remaining rosemary and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 406, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 846 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SEA SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC AND TOMATOES
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and utensils ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your dish. Look for plump, firm scallops, brightly colored peppers, and ripe tomatoes.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the scallops, make sure to give them enough space in the pan so they can sear properly. Overcrowding the pan will cause the scallops to steam instead of sear.
- Sear the scallops in a hot pan: A hot pan will help to create a nice sear on the scallops. Make sure the pan is hot before adding the scallops, and don't move them around too much in the pan.
- Cook the scallops until they are just cooked through: Scallops are a delicate seafood, so it's important not to overcook them. Cook them until they are just opaque in the center, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add the sauce to the pan: Once the scallops are cooked, add the sauce to the pan and simmer for a few minutes. This will allow the flavors of the sauce to meld together.
- Serve the scallops immediately: Scallops are best served immediately after they are cooked. Serve them over rice, pasta, or your favorite side dish.
Conclusion:
This recipe for sea scallops with red peppers and tomatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The scallops are seared until golden brown and then simmered in a flavorful sauce made with red peppers, tomatoes, and herbs. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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