Scallops And Spinach Fettuccine With Red Bell Pepper Cream Recipes

NEW YEAR SPINACH FETTUCCINE WITH SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil and add spinach and salt and pepper to taste. Saute spinach for 5 to 7 minutes or until wilted and no longer watery. Remove spinach from skillet and toss with pasta; transfer and keep warm.
• In the same skillet, heat 2 more tablespoons of oil and add scallops and 2 cloves of sliced garlic. Cook scallops for 1 to 2 minutes or until they appear opaque. Add scallops and garlic to fettuccine and spinach mix; transfer and keep warm.
• In the same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add 2 more cloves of sliced garlic and saute until golden. Add mushrooms, soup and white wine to skillet. Stir over medium heat for 8 minutes or until warm. Pour over fettuccine and spinach and add ground black pepper to taste; 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.

SCALLOPS AND SPINACH OVER PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a medium skillet, saute spinach in olive oil until heated through. Add lemon juice, garlic powder and water.
• Add scallops and cook for 3 minutes or until done. Be careful not to overcook. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Place strained spaghetti in dish and place the scallops and sauce on top. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

SCALLOPS AND SPINACH FETTUCCINE WITH RED BELL PEPPER CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Mix in scallops. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Cook fettuccine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove scallops from marinade. Add to skillet and cook just until opaque in center, about 1 minute per side. Bring Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce to simmer in another large skillet. Add fettuccine to Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Arrange scallops atop pasta. Drizzle any pan juices over scallops. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

SCALLOPS AND CREAMY PEA FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the fettuccini at a boil until cooked through yet slightly firm, about 6 minutes; drain.
• Season the scallops salt.
• Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the scallops until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to a plate.
• Pour the clam juice into the skillet.
• Whisk together the low-fat milk, flour, white pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt until the mixture is smooth; whisk into the clam juice. Reduce heat to low and bring the sauce to a simmer, whisking constantly. Cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Return the scallops and any accumulated juices to the skillet and stir in the peas until thoroughly combined. Return to a simmer.
• Gently mix the cooked fettuccine, 1/2 cup of Romano cheese, chives, lemon zest, and lemon juice into the scallops and sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of Romano cheese to serve.

FETTUCCINE WITH BAY SCALLOPS IN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine clam juice, cream, lemon juice, and rind in a small, heavy saucepan. Simmer until liquid is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 15 minutes.
• Reduce heat to very low.
• Whisk in butter.
• Season with salt and pepper and cayenne pepper; add chives.
• Set aside and keep warm.
• Steam scallops in a covered steamer over simmering water for 1 to 2 minutes, or until just barely cooked.
• Remove scallops from steamer and set aside.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente. Drain; return to pan.
• Add warm lemon-chive sauce and scallops; toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.

SCALLOPS AND SPINACH FETTUCCINE WITH RED BELL PEPPER CREAM

Steps:

• Whisk first 7 ingredients in large bowl.
• Mix in scallops.
• Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Cook fettuccine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite.
• Drain well.
• Meanwhile, heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Remove scallops from marinade.
• Add to skillet and cook just until opaque in center, about 1 minute per side.
• Bring Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce to simmer in another large skillet.
• Add fettuccine to Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce and toss to coat.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to large bowl.
• Arrange scallops atop pasta.
• Drizzle any pan juices over scallops.
• Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
• Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce:.
• Char peppers over flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
• Enclose in paper bag.
• Let stand 10 minutes.
• Peel, seed and coarsely chop peppers.
• Transfer to processor.
• Add pine nuts, Parmesan, olive oil and garlic and process until peppers are finely chopped.
• Transfer mixture to large bowl.
• Stir in whipping cream.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• (Sauce can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate).

GLAZED SCALLOPS WITH SPINACH AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Core and seed peppers. Slice into 1/2-inch strips.
• In a small bowl, stir cornstarch with soy sauce until cornstarch dissolves. Stir in sugar and sesame oil.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan set over medium-high heat. Add scallops and stir-fry until golden brown on both sides, from 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
• Add peppers, vinegar, garlic, ginger and chili flakes to pan. Stir-fry until peppers are tender-crisp, from 2 to 3 minutes. Return scallops and any accumulated juice to pan. Stir soy mixture, then pour into pan. Stir constantly until liquid reduces to a glaze, about 1 minute.
• Stir in spinach just until wilted, about 1 minute.

SEA SCALLOPS WITH SWEET ROASTED RED PEPPERS

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.

SCALLOPS IN CREAM SAUCE WITH SPINACH FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Sauté mushroom in butter about 1 minute.
• Add scallops and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes just until flesh is opaque.
• Add cream sauce; bring to simmer and cook 1 minute.
• Arrange well-drained noodles on serving plate and top with creamed scallops.
• Garnish with cheese and parsley.
• Cream Sauce:
• Sauté shallots and garlic in butter until transparent.
• Deglaze pan with vermouth.
• Add cream; bring to simmer and reduce by 1/3 or until slightly thickened.
• Add lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve over fettuccini.

SEA SCALLOPS WITH RED PEPPER CREAM

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.

RED BELL PEPPER CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Char peppers over flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag. Let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and coarsely chop peppers. Transfer to processor. Add pine nuts, Parmesan, olive oil and garlic and process until peppers are finely chopped. Transfer mixture to large bowl. Stir in whipping cream. Season with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

PASTA WITH PESTO AND SCALLOPS

Steps:

• In a large pot with boiling salted water cook fettuccini pasta until al dente. Drain. Stir in pesto sauce and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons olive oil until soft. Add green bell pepper, mushrooms and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in dry white wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, and bring to a boil. Add scallops and toss for 2 minutes. Take care not to overcook the scallops, as they will toughen when exposed to prolonged heat.
• Toss the pesto covered pasta with the scallop sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

SCALLOPS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE

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.