Scallops With Capellini And Pine Nuts Recipes

SPICY SCALLOPS WITH CAPELLINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°.
• In a large shallow glass or ceramic baking dish, toss the scallops with the oil, wine, parsley, garlic and chipotle.
• Season with salt and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the oil is sizzling and the scallops are firm.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the capellini until just al dente, about 3 minutes.
• Drain; transfer to a serving bowl.
• Add the scallops and their juices, toss well and serve immediately.

SAFFRON SCALLOPS WITH CAPELLINI

Steps:

• Place the scallops in a bowl and sprinkle with the olive oil, saffron and one-half tablespoon tarragon leaves. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
• Preheat broiler. Slice the pepper into thin strips, discarding the seeds. Place the strips inside up on foil paper and broil until the skins are charred. Place in a closed paper bag for a few minutes, then remove the skins.
• Place the pepper strips in a blender and puree. If you need to add liquid to obtain a puree, add some of the white wine. Meanwhile, put six quarts salted water on to boil for the capellini.
• In a heavy skillet, soften the shallots in the vegetable oil. Sautethe scallops briefly (about two minutes) and remove them with a slotted spoon. Keep warm.
• Add the white wine and the pepper puree to the pan. Reduce until the sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Meanwhile, cook the capellini until al dente (about three minutes). Drain and place in a heated bowl. Add the butter and toss so that the strands do not stick together.
• Return the scallops to the sauce, heat through and sprinkle with remaining tarragon. Place the mixture on top of the capellini and serve.

LINGUINI WITH SCALLOPS, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350. Toast the pine nuts in the oven until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
• In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguini until just done, about 12 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over moderately high heat until very hot.
• Put the scallops in the pan and sear until brown on the bottom, 1-2 minutes.
• Turn and sear until brown on the other side, 1-2 minutes longer. Remove the scallops and cut them into quarters.
• In the same pan, heat the remaining 5 tablespoons of oil over moderate heat.
• Add the tomatoes, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring for 1 minute.
• Toss with the pasta, scallops, pine nuts and the remaining parsley. Add salt to taste.