Mediterranean-Style Scallops Recipe

Name: Mediterranean-Style Scallops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large sweet red pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 6 small ripe plum tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 6 large green olives, pitted and chopped coarsely; 4 tablespoons drained capers; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 pounds bay or sea scallops, cut in half crosswise if very large; Juice of 1 lemon; 4 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil or parsley

Servings: persons

1 large sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
6 small ripe plum tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 large green olives, pitted and chopped coarsely
4 tablespoons drained capers
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds bay or sea scallops, cut in half crosswise if very large
Juice of 1 lemon
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil or parsley

1
Core and remove the seeds of the red pepper and cut into julienne strips about an inch long.
2
Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat.
3
Add the garlic and cook briefly; do not brown.
4
Add the red pepper, tomatoes, olives, capers, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.
5
Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes.
6
Then, remove from heat and keep warm.
7
In a large nonstick skillet melt the butter over high heat.
8
When the butter is bubbling, add the scallops.
9
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes.
10
Be careful not to overcook the scallops.
11
Sprinkle the lemon juice and basil over them and cook and stir briefly.
12
Spoon a portion of the tomato mixture onto each of 4 warmed serving plates.
13
Distribute the scallops evenly over the mixture.
14
Serve immediately.

153

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large sweet red pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, 6 small ripe plum tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean-Style 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.

Mediterranean-Style Scallops

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