Easy Mediterranean Style Scallops Food

EASY MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE SCALLOPS RECIPE

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.

MEDITERRANEAN-HERBED SCALLOPS RECIPE

Steps:

• Sprinkle scallops with pepper. Melt butter in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add single layer of scallops; cook 2 to 3 min. on each side or just until firm and browned on both sides. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
• Add tomatoes and garlic to skillet; cook and stir on medium heat 1 min. Stir in wine, broth and olives; simmer 2 min. or until liquid is reduced by half.
• Stir in 1 Tbsp. each chives, mint and lime juice. Add scallops; stir. Simmer on low heat 1 min. or until heated through. Add pasta; toss to coat. Transfer to bowl; top with cheese and remaining chives.

MEDITERRANEAN SCALLOPS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add garlic and shallots, sauté for 1 minute.
• Chop tomatoes.
• Stir in tomatoes and juice, tomato sauce, herbs, salt and pepper.
• Simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Stir in scallops and continue to gently cook about 5 minutes, only until scallops are cooked through.
• Meanwhile, cook linguine according to al dente package directions.
• Drain pasta and divide evenly among four warm pasta bowls (about 1 cup each).
• Top with scallops mixture.
• Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
• Serve with tossed green salad and Italian bread.
• Serve immediately.

MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Core and remove the seeds of the red pepper and cut into julienne strips about an inch long.
• Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat. Add the garlic and cook briefly; do not brown. Add the red pepper, tomatoes, olives, capers, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes. Then, remove from heat and keep warm.
• In a large nonstick skillet melt the butter over high heat. When the butter is bubbling, add the scallops. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the scallops. Sprinkle the lemon juice and basil over them and cook and stir briefly.
• Spoon a portion of the tomato mixture onto each of 4 warmed serving plates. Distribute the scallops evenly over the mixture. Serve immediately.

FABULOUS MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE SCALLOP PAELLA

Steps:

• Preheat a large dutch oven or paella pan on the stove-top over low heat for about 3-5 minutes.
• Now, add the olive oil and butter to the pan. Saute bell peppers, celery, onion and garlic in the fat over medium to med-high heat, just until celery and onions are barely softened.
• Add the rice, water, diced tomatoes, Knorr chicken granules, bay leaf, rosemary, saffron and seasonings. Cover and simmer gently over low heat for about 18-22 minutes, until rice is almost but not quite done. Stir midway through, and add a little additional water if needed.
• Rinse and drain the scallops, in a colander (no need to pat dry).
• Add the peas, scallops and parsley to the rice mixture. Cover and cook on low for a further 5-10 minutes until scallops are done and the paella is steaming hot. Note: Take care not to overcook the scallops.
• Taste and adjust seasonings. Remove bay leaf and sprig of rosemary before serving.
• Serve hot with fresh lemon wedges at the table. Accompany the paella with slices of fresh buttered sourdough or country bread and a nice glass of wine (I served a red California cabernet sauvignon). Enjoy!