Scallops With Herbed Raw Tomato Sauce Recipes

SCALLOPS IN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Shell scallops.
• Slice each one in half horizontally and marinate the slices with half of the lemon juice and grated zest for 10-15 minutes.
• Heat oil on low and cook shallot or onion until tender.
• Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper, thyme, bayleaf and garlic.
• Cover and simmer mixture for 10 minutes.
• Remove lid and increase heat to high, to reduce the liquid quantity to half.
• Remove sprig of thyme and bay leaf.
• Press the sauce through a sieve into a frying pan.
• Bring the tomato sauce back to a simmer.
• Remove scallops from marinade.
• Place on a paper towel to remove excess marinade.
• Add the zest of a lemon and the scallops to the sauce.
• Gently poach them for 2 minutes, being careful not to allow the sauce to boil.

SCALLOPS WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

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

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH HERB BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 12" nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes.
• Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat until quite hot.
• Pat scallops dry one more time and put them in the pan in a single, uncrowded layer.
• Season with salt and pepper and let sear undisturbed until one side is browned and crisp, 2-4 minutes.
• Using tongs, turn the scallops and sear until the second side is well browned and the scallops are almost firm to the touch, 2-4 minutes.
• Take the pan off the heat, transfer the scallops to a plate, and set them in a warm spot.
• Let the pan cool for a minutes before you make the sauce.
• When pan has cooled somewhat, return it to medium heat.
• Add a piece of the butter and the shallots and saute until shallots begin to soften, about 1 minutes.
• Add wine and simmer until reduced by half, another 1-2 minutes.
• Add the herbs and lemon zest.
• Reduce heat to low, add the remaining butter, and whisk constantly until the butter melts into the sauce.
• Return the scallops and any accumulated juices to the pan.
• Gently roll the scallops in the sauce to warm them through.
• Taste for salt and pepper and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side to squeeze over the scallops.