Scallops And Pasta Salad Food

SCALLOP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe dish, combine scallops and lemon juice. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until scallops are opaque. In a small bowl, combine the tomato, onions, vinegar and vinegar. Chill the scallops and tomato mixture separately for 2 hours. , Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a serving bowl, toss the pasta, scallops, tomato mixture, salt and pepper.

SCALLOPS AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• For Dressing:
• In a small bowl stir together the orange peel, orange juice, vinegar, pectin, and sugar until smooth.
• Cover and chill at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours.
• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
• Rinse with cold water; drain again.
• Meanwhile, thaw scallops, if frozen.
• Cut any large scallops in half.
• Bring water to boiling; add scallops.
• Return to boiling.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 3 minutes or until scallops are opaque.
• Drain.
• Rinse under cold running water.
• For salad, in a large bowl toss together cooked macaroni, cooked scallops, spinach, peas, onion, celery, and sweet pepper.
• Stir dressing; pour over salad.
• Toss to coat.
• Makes five 2-cup servings.

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH LINGUINI IN A HERB AND WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring up to a boil for the pasta. Once at a boil add some salt and cook pasta to package directions. Hold off on starting the scallops until you drop your pasta.
• Remove the mussel from the scallops then with a paper towel pat them dry and season them with salt and pepper.
• Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, about 1 turn around the pan and 2 tablespoons of the butter. When butter melts into oil, add scallops. Brown scallops 2 minutes on each side, then remove from pan and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
• Add an additional drizzle of olive oil to the skillet and add the garlic, shallots, crushed red pepper flakes, thyme, a little salt and pepper. Reduce heat a little and saute garlic and shallots 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add wine to the pan and free up any pan drippings. Reduce wine 1 minute, then add seafood stock. Continue to cook for about 1 minute. Add the basil, parsley, lemon zest and juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, shake and stir the mixture until the butter has melted. Add the cooked linguini and cook for about 30 seconds, just to combine and let the pasta soak up the sauce.
• Divide the pasta between 2 serving plates and top with reserved scallops.
• For the side salad, in a bowl combine the arugula and tomatoes, drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil, a splash of balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and serve.
• And for dessert, rinse strawberries and arrange on a plate. Serve with a glass of Champagne.

GRILLED AVOCADO AND SCALLOP SALAD

Steps:

• Marinade: Put all the ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade in a small bowl.
• Scallops: Add the scallops to the bowl with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for up to 30 minutes. Remove the scallops from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Discard the marinade. Coat a large heavy saute pan with extra-virgin olive oil and put over medium-high heat. Add the scallops in a single layer. Cook until golden on 1 side, about 2 minutes, depending on size. Turn and brown on the other side, another 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside to cool slightly.
• Caramelized Avocados: Coat the bottom of a small, nonstick skillet over medium heat, with extra-virgin olive oil. Sprinkle 1 side of the avocado slices with sugar, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add them to the skillet and cook until the sugar is caramelized and golden, about 2 minutes. Turn gently and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• Salad: Put the baby lettuces in a bowl with half of the grapefruit segments. Add the reserved 1/4 cup of marinade and toss until coated.
• To serve: Put the dressed lettuces on a serving platter. Top with the caramelized avocados, remaining grapefruit segments, and scallops. Serve additional vinaigrette on the side.

CREAMY BAY SCALLOP SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes or 1 minute less than directed on the package.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. When oil just starts to smoke, add scallops and move them into a single layer. Let sear on high for 60 seconds. Toss to turn. Add butter and stir scallops until butter melts. Stir in garlic. Add lemon zest and red pepper flakes. Stir in sherry and cook and stir until alcohol cooks off, about 1 minute. Pour in cream. When mixture begins to simmer, reduce heat to medium-low. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
• Drain pasta. Transfer to skillet with scallops; bring to a simmer. Add half the parsley. Cook until pasta is heated through and tender, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Grate generously with grated cheese. Add the rest of the parsley. Serve in warm bowls.

SPECIAL SCALLOP SALAD

Steps:

• Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops; sear 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and firm. Remove from pan; keep warm., In same pan, combine chives, vinegar, garlic, tarragon, honey, mustard and remaining oil. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 30 seconds., Divide greens, carrots and tomato among four plates; top with scallops. Drizzle with dressing; serve immediately.

ELIO'S BAY SCALLOP SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a medium bowl with ice and water. Add onions, and soak until ready to fry. Drain well, and pat dry. Heat 2 inches oil in a medium saucepan to 400 degrees. Add onion, and fry until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt; set aside.
• Place flour in a shallow dish. Heat canola oil in a large nonstick saute pan over high heat. Dredge scallops in flour, shaking off any excess. Add scallops to pan, and cook until just golden, about 30 seconds per side. Pour out excess oil. Add wine, butter, stock, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, and remove scallops to a platter; keep warm. Simmer sauce until reduced slightly, about 30 seconds.
• Place greens in a medium bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
• Divide greens between two plates. Drizzle reduced sauce around the perimeter of each plate. Arrange scallops around greens. Top with fried onions.

SCALLOPS WITH ASIAN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• For salad:
• Pull noodles apart; place in large bowl. Pour enough boiling water over to cover generously. Soak noodles until tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Drain; return to same bowl. Cut noodles in half (or in thirds if very long).
• Add snow peas, bean sprouts, cucumber, herbs, peanuts, and carrot to noodles and toss to blend. Combine 1/3 cup water and all remaining ingredients in small bowl; whisk to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Stir dressing into noodle mixture. Let stand 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
• For scallops:
• Sprinkle scallops with sugar, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots, lemongrass, and garlic; stir 1 minute. Add scallops; sauté until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes.
• Divide salad among 4 plates; top with scallops and serve.
• Available at Asian markets and in the produce section and/or Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

PASTA WITH SCALLOPS, GARLIC, GRAPE TOMATOES, AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil, and add salt generously. Add pasta; cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain in a colander, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
• Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes; toast until lightly golden and fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer garlic to a small bowl; set aside
• Add scallops to pan (if using sea scallops, cut in half); saute until opaque, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, and cook, stirring frequently, until the skins begin to split, 2 to 3 minutes; crush a few with the back of the spoon. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
• Add pasta, parsley, reserved cooking water, and butter; toss to combine. Divide among bowls, and serve immediately; garnish with reserved garlic and parsley.

PASTA SALAD WITH SCALLOPS

Steps:

• 1. Sautte scallops in butter in a large skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until the scallops are opaque. Drain and set aside.
• 2. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain. Rinse with cold water, and drain well.
• 3. Combine the reserved scallops, macaroni, oranges, garbanzo beans, snow peas, and green onions in a large bowl.
• 4. Combine the oil and the next 5 ingredients in a glass jar. Shake well until combined. Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture. Toss gently.
• 5. Cover and chill. Serve on lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with the sunflower kernels.

BASIL & SCALLOP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions.
• Drain, rinse with cold water and let drain.
• Pour 1/4 inch water in a 12 inch frying pan.
• Bring water to a boil; add broccoli flowerets, cover, and cook until tender crisp, about 2 minutes.
• Drain& immerse in ice water to cool; drain and set aside.
• Add another 1/4 inch of water to pan, bring to a boil, then add scallops; cover and cook until opaque.
• Drain& add to the broccoli.
• Stir together the lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, salad oil, mustard, sugar, garlic, and basil.
• Gently mix the noodles, broccoli, scallops, and dressing.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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.