Best Scallops And Peppers With Black Bean Sauce Recipes

SCALLOPS WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut carrots crosswise into 2 1/2-inch pieces. Remove strings from pea pods; stack and cut into thin julienne strips. Cut leek lengthwise in half and rinse carefully. Cut leek crosswise into 2-inch pieces; cut pieces lengthwise into thin julienne strips. If using sea scallops, cut in half.
• Spray nonstick wok or 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat until cooking spray starts to bubble. Add carrots, pea pods, leek and salt; stir-fry about 3 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Remove vegetables from wok to serving platter; keep warm.
• Cool wok slightly. Respray and heat over medium-high heat until cooking spray starts to bubble. Add scallops; stir-fry about 2 minutes or until white in center. Stir in bean sauce. Stir scallop mixture into vegetables. Sprinkle with green onions and cilantro

GRILLED SCALLOPS WITH BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Place scallops in shallow dish.
• Combine olive oil, 1/2 teaspoons cumin, ground red pepper; drizzle over scallops, and toss gently.
• Cover and marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot and add onion and garlic and sauté until tender.
• Add bell pepper and sauté until tender.
• Stir in black beans and 1/2 teaspoons cumin; sauté 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Remove from heat; stir in vinegar and keep warm.
• Remove scallops from marinade; discarding marinade, thread scallops onto 4 (8 inch) skewers.
• Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place over medium coals (300-350°F).
• Place skewers on rack; grill, uncovered, 3 minutes on each side or until scallops are opaque.
• Spoon black bean mixture evenly onto individual serving plates.
• Arrange grilled scallops evenly over black bean mixture.
• Serve immediately.