Best Scallops And Snap Peas Recipes

SCALLOPS AND SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet over high heat, warm oil, about 1 minute; swirl to evenly coat bottom of pan. Add scallops, flat side down, and cook until browned on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Season with salt. Transfer to plate.
• Reduce heat to medium; add onion, and cook, stirring, until browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add ginger, snap peas, and 1/2 cup water; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender and water has evaporated, about 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat; add scallops, lime juice, chili sauce, and cilantro leaves. Toss to evenly coat. Season with salt, if desired.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND RADISHES

Steps:

• Make the salad: In a large bowl, whisk to combine oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Add pepper cress, pea shoots, flowers, and beets, but do not toss to coat. Set aside.
• Prepare the peas and radishes: Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add peas, and blanch for 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove from pot, and set aside. Blanch radishes for 2 minutes, and add to snap peas. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon water, the peas, and radishes. Cook until water evaporates and butter coats vegetables, about 2 1/2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, cook the scallops: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season scallops with salt. Working in batches if necessary so as not to crowd pan, sear scallops until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter to keep warm. Season second side with salt and pepper. To the hot pan, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the orange zest and juice. Cook until butter is melted and flavors are combined, about 1 minute. Pour sauce over scallops.
• Toss the salad. Arrange scallops, salad, and sauteed vegetables on dinner plates. Garnish with chive flowers, if desired. Serve immediately.

SCALLOPS OF SALMON WITH DILL SAUCE, NEW POTATOES AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a medium-size saucepan and cover with cold water. Cook over medium heat until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and keep warm. Meanwhile, bring a medium-size saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the sugar snaps and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain. Toss with the potatoes and keep warm while preparing the salmon.
• Heat a large, heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the olive oil. Add the salmon and saute until just cooked through, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer the salmon to the center of a serving platter and keep warm. Add the wine to the pan and cook, stirring, until reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Stir in the dill. Pour the liquid into a small bowl. Whisk in the buttermilk and season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the salmon. Place the potatoes and sugar snaps in a ring around the salmon and serve immediately.