Mediterranean-Style Scallops
- Total Time
- 15 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:4 servings
- 1large sweet red pepper
- 2tablespoons olive oil
- 1tablespoon chopped garlic
- 6small ripe plum tomatoes, cored and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 6large green olives, pitted and chopped coarsely
- 4tablespoons drained capers
- 1teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2tablespoons butter
- 1½pounds bay or sea scallops, cut in half crosswise if very large
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4tablespoons coarsely chopped basil or parsley
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
273 calories; 15 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 14 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 22 grams protein; 953 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
Core and remove the seeds of the red pepper and cut into julienne strips about an inch long.
- Step 2
Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat. Add the garlic and cook briefly; do not brown. Add the red pepper, tomatoes, olives, capers, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes. Then, remove from heat and keep warm.
- Step 3
In a large nonstick skillet melt the butter over high heat. When the butter is bubbling, add the scallops. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the scallops. Sprinkle the lemon juice and basil over them and cook and stir briefly.
- Step 4
Spoon a portion of the tomato mixture onto each of 4 warmed serving plates. Distribute the scallops evenly over the mixture. Serve immediately.
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Cooking Notes
MaryBretired
Really, really really good. I used less than a cup of home canned puréed Tomatoes since no fresh ones were available. Also, adjusted quantity to make this for 2. Served over angel hair that I swirled in the scallop cooking butter. Be generous with the olives & capers they make the dish.
Paula
My husband and I loved every bite. Quick and easy dinner. Little prep work, but you can do that a head of time. I can'at wait to make this again. I made exactly as it was stated in recipe.
Es
Great dish. Looks beautiful and tastes great. Would make a lovely summer meal when tomatoes are fresh but was even good with mealy winter tomatoes.
Lee
Excellent. Delicious and quick to put together. I’m looking forward to making this again. Thanks Pierre!
Jeanne
Used halved cherry tomatoes, had to omit olives, since my husband thinks he doesn’t like them. Thought of adding anchovies instead. May do that next time...
evie
YUM!! Made it with the end of the garden, including several small red peppers and some small yellow tomatoes. Had to substitute green salad olives from a jar. Took advice from y’all and was generous w the olives and capers. Alas, no basil, but didn’t miss it. Followed the timing for the scallops. Perfect. Will make again!!
Rebecca S.
Super delicious, simple, and came together quickly. I added a diced zucchini because it was looking at me forlornly from the veg drawer. And thanks to the commenter who recommended polenta cakes--we magically had some leftover polenta that fried up nicely. Tastes like summer!
Greta
Wonderful dish and exactly what I was in the mood for! Used some good Italian crushed tomatoes in place of half of the fresh tomatoes since they were not yet at peak. Works great with scallops but could work with shrimp as well. Served with grilled polenta cakes. Cut the timing on the scallops a little to make sure that they were not over cooked. I agree that the generous use of capers and olives make a huge difference and a good fruity olive oil adds to the wonderful aroma while cooking.
Joan J ahelka
I added diced zucchini and used olive tapenade for a truly tasty quick-dinner.
MaryBretired
Really, really really good. I used less than a cup of home canned puréed Tomatoes since no fresh ones were available. Also, adjusted quantity to make this for 2. Served over angel hair that I swirled in the scallop cooking butter. Be generous with the olives & capers they make the dish.
Burt Yankiver
Simple but unbelievably delicious dish. Robust flavor !
Paula
My husband and I loved every bite. Quick and easy dinner. Little prep work, but you can do that a head of time. I can'at wait to make this again. I made exactly as it was stated in recipe.
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