Seared Scallops With Warm Tuscan Beans Recipes

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH WARM TUSCAN BEANS RECIPE - (3.7/5)

Steps:

• 1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops evenly with salt. Add scallops to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until done. Remove scallops from pan; keep warm. 2. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to pan; sauté 2 minutes. Add pepper and garlic; cook 20 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in wine; cook 1 minute or until most of liquid evaporates. Stir in broth and beans; cook 2 minutes. Add spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach wilts. Remove from heat; stir in basil and sprinkle with feta to taste. Grilled garlic bread is great for dipping into the brothy beans. Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly over 4 (1-ounce) slices French bread. Add bread to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Rub one side of each bread slice with cut sides of a halved garlic clove.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH WARM TUSCAN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Sprinkle scallops evenly with salt.
• Add scallops to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until done.
• Remove scallops from pan; keep warm.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to pan; sauté 2 minutes.
• Add pepper and garlic; cook 20 seconds, stirring constantly.
• Stir in wine; cook 1 minute or until most of liquid evaporates.
• Stir in broth and beans; cook 2 minutes.
• Add spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach wilts.
• Remove from heat; stir in basil.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH WHITE BEANS AND BACON

Steps:

• Heat a medium saucepan on low and cook the bacon until it begins to crisp. Pour off some of the bacon fat and add the onion and garlic. Saute' them until the onion is soft and translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the white beans and spinach; cook until the beans are hot and the spinach is wilted. Keep warm.
• Heat a large cast iron skillet or saute' pan on medium high. Blot the scallops dry with a paper towel and season them on both sides with salt and pepper. Add the butter to the pan. After it melts, add the scallops. Sear them 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they're deeply caramelized.
• Before serving, add the lemon juice to the beans, along with some salt and pepper. Divide the beans among four warm bowls or plates and top with scallops.