Christmas Came Early Scallops Recipe

Name: Christmas Came Early Scallops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 bunch chives; 1 tablespoon fresh mint; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 can chickpeas with liquid; 12 scallops; 1/2 cup pancetta, diced; 1/2 cup sundried tomato; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; salt and pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar; 1/3 jalapeno, seeded and minced

Servings: persons

1/2 bunch chives
1 tablespoon fresh mint
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 can chickpeas with liquid
12 scallops
1/2 cup pancetta, diced
1/2 cup sundried tomato
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
salt and pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1/3 jalapeno, seeded and minced

1
In a blender or food processor, puree chives, mint, olive oil, jalapeno and 1 tbsp lemon juice, seasoning to taste. Pour into a bowl and set aside.
2
Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Put sundried tomatoes and golden raisins in water and remove from stove. Let sit for ten minutes.
3
Put 1/2 can chickpeas with liquid, sundried tomatoes, golden raisins, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and paprika in blender and puree. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4
Crisp pancetta in a skillet and set aside on a paper towel to drain.
5
Melt butter in skillet. Pat scallops dry with a paper towel and place them into skillet. Sautee for 5 minutes on one side, then flip and sautee for one minute on the other side.
6
Place scallops on a dish with sundried tomato puree and chive oil. Sprinkle pancetta over scallops, and drizzle remaining lemon juice and white balsamic onto them.

285

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 bunch chives, 1 tablespoon fresh mint, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 can chickpeas with liquid, and more.

Yes, Christmas Came Early Scallops falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Christmas Came Early Scallops

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