Beef Scallops With Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipes

SCALLOPS WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the sauce: Add all ingredients to a bowl.
• Let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour, then start the scallops.
• Dredge the scallops in flour mixed with salt and pepper, shaking off excess.
• Heat olive oil in a pan.
• Add scallops and sauté 2-3 minutes.
• Turn over and cook 3 minutes more until browned.
• To serve, place 2 romaine leaves on a plate.
• Top lettuce with 4-5 tablespoons of sauce.
• Add 3 scallops to each plate and garnish with a lemon wedge and parsley.

SCALLOPS IN TOMATO SAUCE

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.

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH TOMATO & BASIL WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Rinse scallops well then lay out on paper towels to remove moisture.
• 1. Squirt the olive oil in a sauté pan. The hotter the pan, the better the sear on the scallops will be.
• 2. Place the scallops in the pan, making sure they aren't touching. Sear each side until golden brown, or about four to five minutes per side. When done, remove them to a plate and set aside.
• 3. Deglaze the pan with the wine and let it reduce, then add the tomatoes.
• 4. Sauté for 30 seconds, and then add the garlic and basil.
• 5. Cook for two minutes, and then stir in the butter.
• 6. Plate the scallops and add the sauce.