Mediterranean Sautéed Scallops
User Reviews
4.9
99 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
2338 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Sautéed Scallops
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Easy, quickly sauteed scallops, nestled in a flavor-packed mixture of tomatoes and bell peppers! You’ll love the bold Mediterranean flavors in this scallops recipe–fresh tomatoes, shallots, capers, oregano and more.
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Ingredients
For the vegetables
- 2 to 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot, sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cored, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 green bell pepper, cored, cut into thin strips
- 4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 10 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
- black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For the scallops
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound sea scallops, thawed completely if frozen, patted dry
- Fresh Lemon
- parsley chopped
Instructions
- Sauté the shallot and peppers. In a large skillet, heat 2 to 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add shallot and bell peppers. Raise the heat to medium-high, and cook for about 3 minutes, tossing occasionally.
- Add garlic, tomatoes, capers, and spices. Add minced garlic, tomatoes, and capers. Season with a pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper. Add oregano, cumin and paprika. Toss to combine. Cook until softened for another 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drop heat to the lowest setting to keep the vegetables warm while you work on scallops.
- Sauté the scallops. In a second heavy skillet, heat another 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add scallops and cook for 2 minutes on one side, turn over and cook until browned, another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the scallops to the vegetables. Transfer the scallops immediately into the pan with the vegetables, nestling them into the tomatoes and peppers.
- Garnish and serve. Remove from heat, squeeze just a little bit of lemon juice over everything, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
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- Personally, I think it’s best to cook and eat scallops immediately. But if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for one or two nights. I recommend eating the leftovers cold or at room temperature.
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- Get ready. Because scallops cook quickly, be sure to have prepared other parts of your meal in advance. If serving with salad, rice, or pasta, for example, have those prepared first.
- Storage: Personally, I think it’s best to cook and eat scallops immediately. But if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for one or two nights. I recommend eating the leftovers cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
233.8kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
10.6g
(4%)
Protein
15.1g
(30%)
Fat
14.9g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2.1g
(11%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.8g
Monounsaturated Fat
10.3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
27.2mg
(9%)
Sodium
562.1mg
(23%)
Potassium
505.8mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3.4g
(7%)
Vitamin A
1251.2IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
42.3mg
(47%)
Calcium
32.8mg
(3%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233.8kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.6g | 4% |
| Protein | 15.1g | 30% |
| Fat | 14.9g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.3g | 52% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 27.2mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 562.1mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 505.8mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3.4g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 1251.2IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 42.3mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 32.8mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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