Best Scallop Panzanella Recipes

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SCALLOP PANZANELLA



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Creamy, sweet, briny and meaty at the same time, scallops are the most user-friendly of mollusks and require minimal preparation. Here, they are grilled with tomatoes and crusty bread, then tossed with a classic dressing of lemon juice and olive oil in a fresh take on classic panzanella.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Olive oil, for brushing and drizzling
3 thick slices crusty bread
2 large tomatoes, halved
Large scallops
Salt and pepper
Fresh lemon juice
Basil leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a charcoal or gas grill until very hot. Brush the grill grate with a little oil and put it 3 or 4 inches from the heat.
  • Brush the bread, tomatoes and scallops with oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill the scallops until brown on both sides and release easily from the grill, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Take the scallops off the grill before the interior becomes totally opaque. Cook the bread until it's browned on both sides and the tomatoes until they're lightly charred.
  • Chop the bread and tomatoes into large cubes and toss with the scallops. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice to taste; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with basil and serve immediately.

SCALLOPS PROVENCAL



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh bay or sea scallops
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
All-purpose flour, for dredging
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped shallots (2 large)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 lemon, cut in 1/2

Steps:

  • If you're using bay scallops, keep them whole. If you're using sea scallops, cut each 1 in half horizontally. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss with flour, and shake off the excess.
  • In a very large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter over high heat until sizzling and add the scallops in 1 layer. Lower the heat to medium and allow the scallops to brown lightly on 1 side without moving them, then turn and brown lightly on the other side. This should take 3 to 4 minutes, total. Melt the rest of the butter in the pan with the scallops, then add the shallots, garlic, and parsley and saute for 2 more minutes, tossing the seasonings with the scallops. Add the wine, cook for 1 minute, and taste for seasoning. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice.

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