Pennette With Sea Scallops And Broccoli Florets Recipes

STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Trim the large leaves from the broccoli, and cut off any tough ends of lower stems. Rinse broccoli with cool water. Cut stems and florets into bite-size pieces. Cut stem ends from the mushrooms, and cut the mushrooms into 1/4-inch slices.
• If the scallops are larger than 1 inch in diameter, cut each in half. Rinse with cool water, and pat dry with paper towels. Drain the roasted red peppers in a strainer; cut the red peppers into slices.
• In a 2-quart saucepan, heat the rice and water to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Once mixture is boiling, reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cover with lid; cook about 15 minutes or until rice is fluffy and tender. While the rice is cooking, continue with the recipe.
• In a 3-quart saucepan or 12-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender when pierced with a fork.
• Stir in the scallops, broccoli and roasted red peppers. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until scallops are white and opaque. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
• Place the cornstarch in a medium bowl. Gradually stir the chicken broth into the cornstarch until the mixture is smooth. Stir the broth mixture and soy sauce into the scallop mixture. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 1 minute, stirring constantly. Serve over rice.

LINGUINE WITH BROCCOLI AND BAY SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Peel broccoli stems and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• Blanch broccoli in boiling salted water, drain and refresh under cold water, drain and set aside.
• Cook linguine til al dente in a large pot of boiling water. Drain well and toss with 1/4 cup butter.
• Heat remaining 1/2 cup butter in a large skillet.
• Add garlic and saute till softened.
• Add scallops, salt and pepper.
• Saute 3 minutes or till scallops are opaque.
• Add broccoli and heat 1 minute.
• Add pasta and heat through.
• Add cheese and serve at once.

PENNETTE WITH SEA SCALLOPS AND BROCCOLI FLORETS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with water and ice. Cut the florets of broccoli from the stems. Add enough salt to the boiling water so that it tastes salty. Boil the broccoli stems for 3 minutes, then add the florets and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli to the ice bath. Strain when cool. Divide the large florets into bite-size pieces and slice the stems into thin rounds. Keep the boiling water over low heat for use later.
• Rinse the scallops, removing the tough muscle if necessary. Pat scallops dry with a kitchen towel and slice them crosswise into thin rounds.
• When ready to serve, bring the water back to a boil. Add the pennette and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring until very soft; do not let brown. Add the scallops, thyme, red pepper and paprika. Season with salt. Cook just until the scallops turn opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes more.Remove from heat.
• Drain the pasta and add it to the broccoli scallop mixture. Set the skillet back over medium-high heat and toss until combined. Stir in the Parmesan and serve immediately.

SAVORY SEA SCALLOPS AND ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant and softened, about 1 minute. Slice any scallops over 3/4-inch thick in half so they'll cook evenly; stir scallops, basil, and parsley into the skillet. Cook and gently stir just until scallops feel slightly firm when pressed with a finger, 2 to 3 minutes. Scallops will become tough and chewy if overcooked. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper. Pour in cream if you like a thicker sauce. Bring the mixture just to a bare simmer.
• Serve over hot angel hair pasta; sprinkle to taste with Parmesan cheese.

TOSHI'S NOODLES WITH SEARED SEA SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• At the same time, combine broccoli with 2 to 3 tablespoons water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover tightly and cook on high until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain any liquid and set aside.
• Mix soy sauce, mayonnaise, chili crisp, gochujang, sugar, garlic powder, and ginger together in a medium bowl.
• Heat oil and butter in a wok over medium heat until butter is sizzling but before it turns brown. Add onion and saute for 1 minute. Add scallops; cook and stir until seared, about 3 minutes. Mix in steamed broccoli and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour soy sauce mixture over top and quickly add drained spaghetti. Toss until thoroughly combined and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Sprinkle green onion over top and serve.

SEA SCALLOPS AND FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add red pepper, garlic, lemon zest and pepper flakes; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in broth, wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-6 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half., Cut each scallop horizontally in half; add to skillet. Cook, covered, 4-5 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque, stirring occasionally. Serve with fettuccine. Sprinkle with cheese.

SCALLOP AND BROCCOLI LINGUINE WITH PESTO CREAM

Steps:

• In Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook linguine as directed on package, adding broccoli during last 3 to 5 minutes of cooking time. Cook until linguine and broccoli are tender. Drain; return to Dutch oven. Cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add scallops and mushrooms; cook 3 minutes.
• In small bowl, combine half-and-half and flour; blend well. Add flour mixture to scallop mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is bubbly and thickened and scallops are opaque. Add scallop mixture and pesto to cooked linguine and broccoli; toss gently to coat.

SCALLOPS AND BROCCOLI WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Rinse scallops under cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
• Separate broccoli into bite-sized florets; cut stalk thinly on the diagonal.
• Chop green onions and ginger root.
• In a bowl, blend together chicken stock, sherry, soy sauce, cornstarch and sugar.
• In a wok or heavy skillet, heat oil over high heat until hot but not smoking.
• Stir fry scallops, turning constantly, just until they are opaque, about 2 minutes.
• Remove with a slotted spoon to a serving dish and keep warm.
• If necessary, add more oil to the wok.
• Add broccoli, green onions and ginger root; stir until coated with oil.
• Stir in the chicken stock mixture to coat the vegetables well; cover and steam for 2 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp and sauce thickens.
• Return the scallops to the wok and toss to coat.
• Season with pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately, sprinkled with almonds.
• Makes 2 servings.

THAI SCALLOP SAUTE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add half the scallops; stir-fry until firm and opaque. Remove from pan. Repeat with an additional 1 teaspoon oil and remaining scallops., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables; stir-fry until crisp-tender, 7-9 minutes. Stir in peanut sauce and salt. Return scallops to pan; heat through. Serve with rice and, if desired, lime wedges.