Best Scallop Appetizers Recipes

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AWESOME SCALLOP APPETIZERS



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Okay, it's a slow day in the test kitchen, and I'm ready for some experimentation... Got some scallops and some other ingredients. Time for some fun. So, you ready.... Let's get into the kitchen.

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 slice organic bacon
1 medium apple
1 medium tomato
1 medium avocado
1 medium lemon
4 medium scallops
salt, kosher variety, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Gather your ingredients.
  • 2. Add the bacon to a sauté pan.
  • 3. Cook until crispy.
  • 4. Chef's Note: Leave the pan, as is... we'll be using it for the scallops.
  • 5. Dice and reserve the bacon.
  • 6. Dice the apple, and reserve.
  • 7. Dice the tomato, and reserve
  • 8. Slice the avocado in half, and remove the seed.
  • 9. Slice the avocado with a pairing knife into cubes.
  • 10. Add the avocado to a bowl and reserve.
  • 11. Add the apple, bacon, tomato, and avocado to a bowl.
  • 12. Add the juice of half a lemon, and a tablespoon of olive oil, and mix.
  • 13. Remove all the moisture from the scallops and add to the pan that cooked the bacon.
  • 14. With the pan on medium heat, cook one side for three minutes.
  • 15. Turn the scallops over, and cook for an additional three minutes.
  • 16. Take 1/2 cup of the avocado/apple mixture and add to a plate.
  • 17. Chef's Note: If you have a tower container, use it.
  • 18. Press down and make look nice.
  • 19. Add a scallop to the top, and some decoration.
  • 20. Serve warm. Enjoy.
  • 21. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

SCALLOP APPETIZERS



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This great scallop appetizer cant get any easier than this with only three ingredients!

Provided by JUSTJEN33

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound scallops, rinsed and patted dry
1 cup French dressing
½ clove garlic, crushed

Steps:

  • Cut scallops into quarters, unless they are tiny bay scallops which may be left whole. Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add scallops, and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Drain, and place them into a jar while hot. Pour in the French dressing, and add the garlic. Screw the lid onto the jar, and shake to coat. Refrigerate until chilled to marinate. Drain and serve with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 369.3 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

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