Scallops With Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Scallops With Fresh Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 sea scallops; 3 tablespoons flour; salt and pepper; 1 lemon, quartered for garnish; parsley (to garnish); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 romaine lettuce leaves; Sauce; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup red onion, chopped; 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 lemon, zest of; 3 tablespoons fresh basil, sliced; 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon oregano, chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

12 sea scallops
3 tablespoons flour
salt and pepper
1 lemon, quartered for garnish
parsley (to garnish)
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 romaine lettuce leaves
Sauce
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 lemon, zest of
3 tablespoons fresh basil, sliced
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon oregano, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper

1
Make the sauce: Add all ingredients to a bowl.
2
Let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour, then start the scallops.
3
Dredge the scallops in flour mixed with salt and pepper, shaking off excess.
4
Heat olive oil in a pan.
5
Add scallops and saute 2-3 minutes.
6
Turn over and cook 3 minutes more until browned.
7
To serve, place 2 romaine leaves on a plate.
8
Top lettuce with 4-5 tablespoons of sauce.
9
Add 3 scallops to each plate and garnish with a lemon wedge and parsley.

409

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 sea scallops, 3 tablespoons flour, salt and pepper, 1 lemon, quartered for garnish, and more.

Yes, Scallops With Fresh 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Scallops With Fresh Tomato Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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