Best 7 Sea Scallops With Zucchini Ribbons And Mint Chive Oil Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the depths of the sea with our exquisite Sea Scallops with Zucchini Ribbons and Mint Chive Oil. This delectable dish tantalizes the taste buds with a symphony of flavors and textures. Plump and succulent sea scallops, kissed by the gentle heat of a pan, offer a tender bite and a briny sweetness that dances on the palate. Zucchini ribbons, delicately shaved and sautéed to perfection, add a touch of vegetal freshness and a pop of vibrant color. The crowning glory of this dish lies in the vibrant mint chive oil, a herbaceous elixir that infuses each bite with a refreshing burst of flavor. With its elegant presentation and unforgettable taste, this dish is sure to leave a lasting impression on your dinner guests.

Alongside this main course, the article also features a collection of equally enticing recipes that explore the diverse culinary possibilities of sea scallops. Discover the secrets of Pan-Seared Scallops with Brown Butter and Capers, where the nutty richness of browned butter and the tangy pop of capers create a harmonious balance of flavors. Indulge in the luxuriousness of Scallops and Asparagus Risotto, where tender scallops and crisp asparagus unite in a creamy embrace of Arborio rice. For a lighter option, try the refreshing Scallop Ceviche, where raw scallops are marinated in a zesty citrus dressing, resulting in a bright and tangy appetizer. And for a unique twist, experiment with Scallop and Bacon Skewers, where succulent scallops and smoky bacon are grilled to perfection, offering a delightful combination of salty and sweet.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED SEA SCALLOPS WITH CHIVE POTATO PANCAKE AND CAVIAR-SABAYON SAUCE



Roasted Sea Scallops with Chive Potato Pancake and Caviar-Sabayon Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium Idaho potato, shredded
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chives, chopped
1 teaspoon flour
5 fresh scallops
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
4 tablespoons champagne
1 teaspoon beluga caviar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • To prepare the scallops:
  • Place half of shredded potato on a 6x6 piece of parchment paper. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle half of the chives and half of the flour on the potato. Place one scallop in center of the potato, then cover scallop with other half of potato, remaining chives, flour and re-season with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining four scallops.
  • In a hot pan, add oil. Lift potato and scallop off parchment paper with spatula and cook in a pan until potato is golden, about five minutes. Flip over and continue to cook another five or ten minutes or until other side is golden. Place on warm serving dish.
  • To prepare the caviar-sabayon sauce:
  • In a double boiler, mix egg yolk, vinegar, champagne, and salt and pepper. Quickly whisk until volume increases and becomes foamy (about 1 minute). Take off heat. Fold in caviar without breaking eggs.
  • Spoon sauce around scallops.

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS



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Seared on the outside with a light crust and tender on the inside. You may vary the amounts of all seasonings to suit your taste.

Provided by CHRISADAMS

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons lemon pepper
16 sea scallops, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
4 teaspoons lemon juice, divided

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

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

SEASONED SEA SCALLOPS



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Make and share this Seasoned Sea Scallops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by NoraMarie

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
2 tablespoons butter
16 ounces sea scallops
1 cup whipping cream or 1 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add scallops; cook and stir until just opaque (white).
  • Remove scallops from pan; keep warm.
  • For sauce, stir cream, mustard, and dill weed into the saucepan; heat through.
  • Remove pan from heat; stir scallops into sauce.
  • Pour scallops and sauce over pasta; toss to mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 779.8, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 134.5, Sodium 253.3, Carbohydrate 89.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 35.3

SAUTEED SEA SCALLOPS WITH TOMATOES AND ZUCCHINI



Sauteed Sea Scallops With Tomatoes and Zucchini image

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

PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH MINT AND CHIVES



Pan-Seared Scallops with Mint and Chives image

Categories     Herb     Appetizer     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Scallop     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons butter
12 sea scallops, patted dry
1/3 cup bottled clam juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Add scallops to skillet and sauté until golden and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer scallops to plates. Add clam juice, lemon juice, mint and chives to same skillet. Boil until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon, about 3 minutes. Pour sauce over scallops and serve.

SEARED CURRIED SCALLOPS WITH ZUCCHINI



Seared Curried Scallops with Zucchini image

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.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality scallops. Look for scallops that are plump and have a slightly sweet smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
  • Cook the scallops properly. Scallops should be cooked quickly over high heat to prevent them from becoming tough. Sear them for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are opaque and slightly browned.
  • Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as mint and chives, add a bright, flavorful touch to this dish. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use less, as they are more concentrated.
  • Serve the scallops immediately. Scallops are best enjoyed immediately after they are cooked. They can be served as an appetizer or main course.

Conclusion:

This recipe for sea scallops with zucchini ribbons and mint-chive oil is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the zucchini ribbons add a light and refreshing touch. The mint-chive oil is the perfect finishing touch, adding a bright and flavorful note to the dish. This recipe is sure to impress your guests!

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