Scallops In Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Scallops In Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 scallops; 1 lemon, zest of; 1 dash safflower oil; 1 shallots or 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 lb very ripe tomatoes, quartered or (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained; salt and pepper; 1 sprig fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 clove garlic; 1 1 sprig fresh chervil or 1 sprig fresh tarragon (or a pinch of each dried)

Servings: persons

8 scallops
1 lemon, zest of
1 dash safflower oil
1 shallots or 1 onion, finely chopped
1 lb very ripe tomatoes, quartered or (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained
salt and pepper
1 sprig fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic
1 1 sprig fresh chervil or 1 sprig fresh tarragon (or a pinch of each dried)

1
Shell scallops.
2
Slice each one in half horizontally and marinate the slices with half of the lemon juice and grated zest for 10-15 minutes.
3
Heat oil on low and cook shallot or onion until tender.
4
Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper, thyme, bayleaf and garlic.
5
Cover and simmer mixture for 10 minutes.
6
Remove lid and increase heat to high, to reduce the liquid quantity to half.
7
Remove sprig of thyme and bay leaf.
8
Press the sauce through a sieve into a frying pan.
9
Bring the tomato sauce back to a simmer.
10
Remove scallops from marinade.
11
Place on a paper towel to remove excess marinade.
12
Add the zest of a lemon and the scallops to the sauce.
13
Gently poach them for 2 minutes, being careful not to allow the sauce to boil.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 scallops, 1 lemon, zest of, 1 dash safflower oil, 1 shallots or 1 onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Scallops In Tomato Sauce 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.

Scallops In Tomato Sauce

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