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Seared Sea Scallops with Garlic Olive Compote

Kalamata olives, garlic, lots of it, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, parsley, and balsamic vinegar are the perfect pairing for this dish. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 436 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 16 garlic cloves roasted and marinated
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup kalamata olives pitted and chopped coarsely
  • 1 cup sun dried tomatoes in olive oil
  • 1 shallots finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons basil chopped
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 8 scallops
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a medium size bowl add the roasted garlic, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, shallot, basil, and balsamic vinegar. Mix all the ingredients gently to not break the tender garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Allow the ingredients to meld together for at least 15 minutes before serving. (can be refrigerated for a couple of days, bring to room temperature before serving)
  3. Pat the scallops dry and season them well with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat.
  4. Add the scallops to the pan placing them in a circular clockwise format leaving the center empty. Cook without moving them for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn them over with thongs and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the scallops to cook in the pan for another minute.
  6. Add additional olive oil to the compote if it looks dry. Spoon some of the compote on each plate. Arrange the seared scallops on top and sprinkle with the parsley.

Nutrition Information

Calories 436kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 131mg (5%) Potassium 129mg (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 220IU (4%) Vitamin C 6.4mg (7%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 436

% Daily Value*

Calories 436kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 131mg 5%
Potassium 129mg 3%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 220IU 4%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 7%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.