Garlic Bucatini And Seared Bay Scallops Recipes

BAY SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC PARSLEY BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Spread 1/2 tablespoon butter on one side of each piece of toasted Italian bread. Set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. When oil begins to smoke, pour scallops into pan. Cook for 30 seconds without stirring.
• Toss scallops in pan and stir in garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir wine and lemon juice into scallops, bring to a boil, and cook for about 30 seconds.
• Stir parsley and cold butter into scallops and remove from heat. When butter melts, stir in salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• Spoon scallops over buttered toast and serve immediately.

GARLIC BUCATINI AND SEARED BAY SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Gather all ingredients before starting recipe.
• Cook linguini according to package directions.
• Melt 1/2 of the butter butter and 1/2 of the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat.
• Rinse scallops and pat dry.
• Sauté half of the garlic in butter-olive oil until soft, about 1 minute. Add half of the scallops and and sauté for about 2 minutes, turning a couple of times. Remove scallops from pan to a plate and set aside.
• Add remaining butter and olive oil to the pan, and when the butter is melted and bubbly, add the remainder of the garlic. Sauté until soft, about 1 minute, then add the remaining scallops. Sauté for 2 minutes, turning a couple of times.
• Return first batch of scallops and garlic to pan, add the juice of 1/2 of a lemon, wine and season with kosher salt. Simmer for about a minute.
• Add the cooked linguini to the scallop mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC BASIL BUTTER

Steps:

• Use a paper towel to pat the scallops dry. Dust one side of the scallops with a small amount of flour, and then season with salt and pepper.
• Heat a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil to the pan. When the oil is hot and shimmery, carefully place the scallops, seasoned-side-down, into the pan. Cook, without moving them until browned, about 2 minutes.
• While the first side is browning, dust the unseasoned side of the scallops with a bit of flour and season them with salt and pepper.
• Flip the scallops - if any stick to the pan, wait a few more seconds then try again, gently wiggling them side to side to help release them.
• Add the butter and garlic to the pan, and then swirl the butter around the pan as it melts. Cook another minute or two then take the pan off of the heat. Stir in the basil leaves and lemon slices. Serve.

BAY SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Serve with hot cooked pasta or rice along with sautéed spinach or Swiss chard.

PAN-SEARED LEMON AND GARLIC SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Place scallops in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Cover and let rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Combine 5 tablespoons warm butter, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl; whisk until combined. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• At the same time, remove scallops from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature, about 20 to 30 minutes.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, making sure it does not smoke. Brush scallops with garlic mixture and add to the pan. Cook until the bottoms begin to sear and turn golden, about 2 minutes. Flip scallops, brush with garlic mixture, and cook another 2 minutes. Remove scallops from the heat and let them continue to cook while they rest, off the heat, for 5 more minutes. Plate and serve.