Baked Scallops With Marsala And Almonds Recipes

SCALLOPS MARSALA

Steps:

• Rinse scallpos very well to insure free & clear of sand. Remove small muscle which attached scallop to shell (it gets tough during cooking). Salt and pepper scallops to taste and start water to boil for pasta or cooking the rice.
• Sear scallops on a high heat in butter and olive oil. Approximately 1 minute each side - no longer, or you will end up with rubbery scallops, we will add them back in later for additional cooking.
• Remove scallops and cover. Reduce heat to medium and sautee the garlic mushrooms and red onions for 3-4 minutes, adding additional olive oil if needed.
• Add marsala wine and simmer to reduce 3-4 minutes.
• Slowly drizzle half and half or soy creamer, stir well. Add cornstarch/water if needed for thickening.
• Add scallops back in, sprinkle with fresh basil and simmer low for 3-4 minutes.
• Serve over angel hair pasta or rice.

BAKED SCALLOPS WITH MARSALA AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• 1 Place a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter a 9-inch baking dish. Or, if using scallop shells, butter 4 shells, then place them on a baking sheet. 2 Cut the scallops in half crosswise. Sprinkle them with salt and pepper and place them in the dish or shells. 3 Melt the butter in a small skillet. Add the shallots and cook 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in the Marsala and bring to a simmer. Stir in the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. 4 Pour the butter mixture over the scallops. Scatter the almonds on top. Bake 12 minutes or until the scallops are opaque and the almonds are lightly browned. Serve immediately with lemon wedges. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.