Moroccan Spiced Seared Scallops With Green Grape And Lemon Relish Food

MOROCCAN-SPICED SCALLOPS WITH LENTILS

Steps:

• Mix first 3 ingredients in small bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons spice mixture and sauté 30 seconds. Stir in 21/2 cups vegetable broth and lentils. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until lentils are tender, adding more broth by tablespoonfuls if dry and stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt, pepper, and remaining spice mixture; add to skillet and cook until browned on both sides and just opaque in centers, about 2 minutes per side. Top lentil mixture with scallops and sprinkle with additional cilantro.
• Also known as masoor dal; sold at some supermarkets and at natural foods stores and Indian markets. If unavailable, use green lentils and increase cooking time to about 30 minutes.

MOROCCAN-SPICED SCALLOPS WITH TOMATO COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan bring water, raisins, stick cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper to boiling; stir in couscous & reduce heat.
• Cover; simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender; discard stick cinnamon.
• Stir in tomatoes, mint, and lemon peel.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl toss together scallops, cumin, coriander, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
• In a heavy large skillet (cast iron works well) cook scallops, half at a time, in hot oil for 5 to 6 minutes or until browned and opaque, turning once.
• To serve, spoon couscous mixture onto a platter; top with scallops.
• Serve with chutney, if desired.

SPICY SEARED SCALLOPS TAPAS

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium pan.
• Add the onion and garlic; sauté for a couple of minutes.
• Then add the capers, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, tomatoes, 3/4 cup of the wine, and stir until well blended.
• Season with salt to taste and the red pepper flakes; put on low heat to simmer while you sauté the scallops.
• Melt the remaining olive oil and butter in a small pan and cook the scallops until nicely browned on both sides.
• Add the scallops to the sauce, along with the remaining 1/4 cup of the wine, and the parsley flakes; stir.
• Simmer on low for 10-12 minutes, re-season with salt if needed. Serve immediately with some good bread for sopping the yummy sauce!

MOROCCAN SEA SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Coat grill with nonstick spray and preheat to medium-high (I'm guessing about 350ºF on a Foreman grill).
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the first ten ingredients (from yogurt to fresh ground pepper). Add scallops and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
• In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots and fresh ginger. Saute for about 3 minutes, taking care not to brown it.
• In a food processor, pulse the tomatoes, vinegar, honey and lemon zest. While processor is running, drizzle in the warm shallot-ginger mixture. Once blended, transfer this to a mixing bowl and stir in parsley. Season with salt to taste. Set aside (at room temperature) until serving time.
• Remove scallops from marinade and discard remaining marinade. Place scallops on grill and sear for 2-3 minutes, then turn them over and grill for 3-5 minutes more (until cooked through. don't overcook or you will have little rubber scallops).
• Spoon approximately half a cup of vinaigrette onto each serving plate, and top with three scallops per plate.

SEA SCALLOPS WITH SAUCE MEUNIERE

Steps:

• Rinse scallops in cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
• In a large saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons butter on high heat until sizzling; add scallops.
• Immediately reduce heat to medium, and cook scallops 2 to 3 minutes per side until lightly browned, turning once.
• Melt the rest of the butter in with the scallops then add the chopped green onions and the garlic, tossing to coat and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add the wine and cook for 1 minute more.
• Remove from heat and season with salt and cayenne; sprinkle with the snipped parsley.
• Serve hot with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon.

PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CHAMPAGNE GRAPES AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in very large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook butter until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes.
• Add scallops, cook 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer scallops to plate, tent with foil.
• Melt remaining butter in same skillet over miduim-high heat.
• Add shallots and grapes, saute until shallots are golden, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in lemon juice and any accumulated scallop juices.
• Bring mixture to a boil, season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in almonds and parsley.
• Place 4 scallops on each of 4 plates.
• Spoon sauce over and serve.