Seared Capsicum Tapas Recipes

SPICY SEARED SCALLOPS TAPAS

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium pan.
• Add the onion and garlic; sauté for a couple of minutes.
• Then add the capers, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, tomatoes, 3/4 cup of the wine, and stir until well blended.
• Season with salt to taste and the red pepper flakes; put on low heat to simmer while you sauté the scallops.
• Melt the remaining olive oil and butter in a small pan and cook the scallops until nicely browned on both sides.
• Add the scallops to the sauce, along with the remaining 1/4 cup of the wine, and the parsley flakes; stir.
• Simmer on low for 10-12 minutes, re-season with salt if needed. Serve immediately with some good bread for sopping the yummy sauce!

SPANISH PADRON PEPPERS RECIPE

Steps:

• Rinse and dry the peppers.
• Heat the olive oil in a pan at high heat until it is very hot (but not yet smoking).
• Add the peppers and cook, tossing occasionally, until the skin starts to blister and soften. Don't let them burn, but do leave them enough time to completely soften.
• Remove the peppers and place them on a plate.
• Sprinkle generously with sea salt and enjoy!

5 MINUTE SHERRIED SHRIMP TAPAS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and stir fry the prepared shrimp or prawns for 2-3 minutes until pink.
• Add the sherry to the pan; stir and continue to cook for 30 seconds until the shrimp are very fragrant.
• Season with Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

SEARED CAPSICUM TAPAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200°C.
• Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar and crushed garlic in a large mixing bowl.
• Cut red capsicum into quarters and clean out seeds.
• Toss capsicum pieces in the vinaigrette.
• BBQ capsicum pieces on a griddle.
• Drain excess oil off seared capsicum by placing them on paper towel.
• Place capsicum outer side down on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
• Lay eight basil leaves in the hollow of each capsicum piece.
• Place a thick slice of goats cheese on top.
• For half the pieces, wrap in prosciutto, securing with a toothpick.
• For the other half, sprinkle green olives on top, followed by parmesan cheese.
• Bake in oven for 15 - 20 minutes.