Scallops Vegetables With Pasta Recipes

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH VEGETABLES AND PASTA

Steps:

• If using fresh corn, bring a pot of water (large enough to hold the ear of corn) to a boil. Add salt and drop corn into the boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes and remove the corn. When cool enough to handle, cut the kernels off the cob with a sharp knife and set aside.
• For zucchini, trim off the ends, then cut lengthwise into quarters. Holding your knife parallel to the cutting board, cut out the seedy center. Cut each quarter into slices about a ½" (1 cm) wide. Set aside.
• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil for the pasta and cook according to package directions. While the water is coming to a boil, cook the vegetables. In a large sauté or fry pan over medium heat, add the olive oil. When hot add the shallot and cook for 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the corn, tomatoes and zucchini. Cook 5-7 minutes until tomatoes soften and zucchini and corn brown a bit. When done turn off the heat and sprinkle with salt and pepper to season. Keep warm.
• To prepare scallops, pat them dry, then season top and bottom with salt and pepper. Heat a non-stick sauté pan over medium heat with a 2 teaspoons of olive oil. When hot, place the scallops in a flat, single layer in the pan. Allow them to cook until a golden brown crust forms, then turn carefully. Pour in the wine, cover with a lid immediately and turn heat to low. Cook scallops about another 2 minutes. They will be slightly translucent in the center. Do not over cook them. Depending on size, they will take between 5-7 minutes.
• Place hot pasta in wide shallow bowls and top with vegetables, basil, and scallops. Serve immediately.

SCALLOPS & VEGETABLES WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir scallops in 1/2 cup dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat 2 min. Add artichokes, mushrooms, onions and garlic; cook and stir until scallops are opaque.
• Drain pasta. Add to scallop mixture with cheese, basil and remaining dressing; mix lightly.

ITALIAN-STYLE SCALLOPS WITH VEGETABLES AND PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir scallops in 1/2 cup dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat 2 min. Add artichokes, bell peppers and crushed red pepper; cook and stir until scallops are opaque.
• Drain pasta. Add to scallop mixture with cheese, olives, basil and remaining dressing; mix lightly.

PASTA WITH SCALLOPS & VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and bring to a boil. Add broccoli florets and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until tender. (If using dried pasta, cook pasta 5 minutes, then add broccoli and cook 4 to 5 minutes more.) Drain and toss. Heat oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic one minute, until fragrant. Add peppers and mushrooms. Cook, stirring constantly for 3 to 4 minutes, or until peppers begin to soften. Stir in scallops with any accumulated juice. Cook just until scallops begin to go opaque. Stir in white wine and broth. Add nutmeg, white pepper, and salt. Bring liquid to a simmer and cook 2 to 4 minutes more depending on size of scallops. In a small dish blend cornstarch and lemon juice to a smooth paste and stir into scallop mixture. Cook just until sauce thickens slightly. Turn warm pasta into serving bowl. Add scallop mixture and toss to coat pasta. If dersired sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.