EASY MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE SCALLOPS RECIPE
Easy, quick-seared buttery scallops, nestled in a flavor-packed mixture of tomatoes and bell peppers! You'll love the bold Mediterranean flavors in this scallops recipe--fresh garlic, shallots, capers, oregano and more.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Seafood
Time 23m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large cast iron skillet, heat 2 to 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Add shallots, red bell peppers, and green bell peppers. Raise the heat to medium-high, and cook for about 3 minutes, tossing occasionally.
- Add minced garlic, tomatoes, and capers. Season with just a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Add oregano, cumin and paprika. Toss to combine. Cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep warm while you work on scallops.
- In a separate skillet, heat another 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops and cook for 2 minutes on one side, turn over and cook another 1 to 2 minutes (do not overcook).
- Transfer scallops immediately to the other pan and nestle them in the tomatoes and peppers mixture. Squeeze just a little bit of lemon juice all over. Garnish with parsley.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over a bed of lemon rice or plain orzo.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Sugar 5.1 g, Sodium 554.2 mg, Fat 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 15.5 g, Cholesterol 42.5 mg
LEMON ORZO WITH SCALLOPS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain. Transfer the orzo to a large bowl and add 2 tablespoons butter, the lemon zest, half of the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta cooking water. Season with salt and pepper; toss, adding more pasta cooking water as needed to loosen. Cover to keep warm.
- Pat the scallops dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and cook until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until just cooked through, 1 to 2 more minutes. Transfer to a plate; cover to keep warm.
- Add the garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until golden, about 10 seconds. Add the wine, 1/4 cup water and the remaining lemon juice. Cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the capers and the remaining 3 tablespoons butter; swirl to melt. Stir in the parsley.
- Add the arugula and tomatoes to the orzo; toss. Serve with the scallops and pan sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calorie, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 65 milligrams, Sodium 513 milligrams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams
SEARED SEA SCALLOPS
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
ORZO AND RICE PILAF WITH VEGETABLES
Categories Onion Pasta Side Sauté Quick & Easy Almond Celery Carrot Zucchini Spring Parsley Gourmet Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil and butter in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté orzo, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 1 minute. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper and sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add rice and sauté, stirring, until coated with oil and butter.
- Add broth and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 13 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and quickly stir in zucchini, then let stand, covered, 5 minutes. (Zucchini will steam.) Stir in parsley and serve sprinkled with almonds.
SEARED SCALLOPS OR SHRIMP WITH ORZO RISOTTO
A rich and gourmet dish without needing a gourmet chef! A delicious recipe from Best of Bridge that makes about 16 scallops or shrimp. This risotto is made with orzo, a small rice-shaped pasta. Serve with asparagus for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories European
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook orzo according to package directions and set aside.
- In large heavy pot, heat oil and saute mushrooms, onion, sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper until soft.
- Add stock and bring to a boil.
- Stir in orzo, parmesan and parsley. Add cream and simmer gently, stirring frequently, until mixture is creamy but not runny, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in very hot pan. Season scallops or shrimp with salt and pepper. For scallops: sear until brown on outside but opaque in the middle. For shrimp: sear until just pink and cooked through.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese over risotto and top with scallops or shrimp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.9, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 75.8, Sodium 808.8, Carbohydrate 65.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 7, Protein 29.3
PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH LEMON ORZO
From Cooking Light, July, 2007. "Sear the scallops while the orzo cooks. Serve this easy but impressive meal with a green salad, garlic bread, and a crisp white wine."
Provided by picky-picky
Categories Lemon
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Coat pan with cooking spray.
- Add onion to pan; saute 3 minutes.
- Stir in pasta, broth, wine, and thyme; bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and pasta is al dente.
- Stir in chopped chives and lemon juice.
- Keep warm.
- Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops evenly with salt and pepper and add them to the pan; cook 3 minutes on each side until desired degree of doneness.
- Serve with pasta mixture.
- Serving size is 4 1/2 oz. scallops and about 3/4 cup pasta mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.8, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 836.9, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 27.6
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