WARM BUCKWHEAT NOODLES WITH SCALLOPS IN TOMATO-PEPPER SAUCE

Warm Buckwheat Noodles with Scallops in Tomato-Pepper Sauce image

The minimally bitter buckwheat noodles add a special zest to the favorite scallop-tomato combination, perfectly matched by the delicate yet strong French mustard and accented by powerful Greek olives.

Provided by maplewood

Time 27m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package buckwheat soba noodles
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
16 bay scallops, cleaned and patted dry
8 cloves garlic, minced
4 ripe tomatoes, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 teaspoon dried basil
8 pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 pinch salt

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add soba noodles and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until al dente. Drain and rinse with a little cool water to stop the cooking. The noodles should remain warm.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place scallops into the hot skillet, and cook until golden brown without moving them in the pan, about 1 minute. Turn the scallops over, and cook until golden brown on the other side, 1 minute more. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Stir in the minced garlic, and cook until garlic begins to turn golden brown, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, bell pepper, and basil. Cook and stir until the peppers soften and the tomatoes begin to release their juices. Stir in the Kalamata olives, Dijon mustard, and reserved scallops. Season with salt, and simmer over medium-low heat for 1 minute to allow the flavors to infuse. Place warm noodles onto serving plates and top with scallop mixture to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.7 calories, Carbohydrate 77.3 g, Cholesterol 14.5 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1061.8 mg, Sugar 5.7 g