Best Sea Scallops With Sweet Peppers And Snow Peas Recipes

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SEA SCALLOPS WITH SWEET PEPPERS AND SNOW PEAS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 pound snow peas, trimmed and rinsed
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/4 pounds sea scallops, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 tablespoons shallots or scallions, chopped fine
3 tablespoons Ricard or any other anise-flavored liqueur
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons fresh coriander or fresh basil, chopped coarse

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the red pepper pieces and the snow peas. Cook, stirring and tossing, about 4 minutes. Season with pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
  • When the red peppers and snow peas are nearly cooked, add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Over high heat add the scallops, shallots, liqueur, lemon juice, coriander, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Cook until the scallops are heated through. Do not overcook. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 285, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 576 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPICY SCALLOP AND SNOW PEA STIR-FRY



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It's scallops season here in Maine! Our local supermarket chain (Hannaford's) included the following recipe in their monthly magazine. Outstanding!

Provided by lecole54

Categories     Chinese

Time 32m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons water, divided
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed (or to taste)
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 lb scallops (sea)
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and grated
1 orange bell pepper, cut into thin 2-inch lengths
1/2 lb snow peas
1 scallion, thinly sliced (optional garnish)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of the water with soy sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch until evenly blended. Whisk in sugar and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat pan. When hot, add scallops. Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes until golden brown on one side. Transfer scallops to a plate and cover with foil. Set aside.
  • Add garlic, ginger, bell pepper, snow peas, and remaining 2 tablespoons of water to the pan. Cook and stir until snow peas become bright green. Rewhisk sauce and add it to the pan along with reserved scallops. The sauce will quickly thicken as it simmers. Toss and stir until vegetables are coated with sauce and scallops are done cooking, about 1 minute.
  • Divide among 4 bowls and garnish with sliced scallions, if desired. Serve with rice.

GINGERED SCALLOP, SHRIMP & SNOW PEAS



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Make and share this Gingered Scallop, Shrimp & Snow Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     White Rice

Time 21m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 lb bay scallop, patted dry-lightly seasoned with salt and pepper
1/2 lb medium shrimp, cleaned and peeled lightly seasoned with
salt and pepper
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
4 cups snow peas, strings removed and cut in half on the diagonal (1/2 lb.)
1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil (to taste)
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
soy sauce
fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium high heat.
  • Add ginger, garlic, scallops & shrimp and sauté just until firm and opaque in the center, 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a plate.
  • Cook onions, peppers, sugar and snow peas in 1 tablespoon olive oil till tender crisp.
  • Add scallops and shrimp back to pan for 2 more minutes.
  • Season with sesame oil and soy sauce.
  • Plate over jasmine rice and top with toasted almonds.
  • Garnish with Cilantro.

SEA SCALLOPS IN SWEET PEPPER SAUCE



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Make and share this Sea Scallops in Sweet Pepper Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs sea scallops
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
3/4 cup finely chopped sweet pepper (red or yellow is pretty)
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons dry white wine
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In lg skillet, melt butter and cook scallops for about 7 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Remove and keep warm.
  • In same skillet, add pepper, onion and garlic.
  • Cook 2 minutes.
  • Add wine, stir 1 minute.
  • Add broth, milk, and parsley.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens, 1-2 minutes.
  • Add scallops and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.5, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 60.5, Sodium 877.4, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 23.2

SEA SCALLOPS WITH SWEET ROASTED RED PEPPERS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large sweet red peppers
1 1/2 pounds sugar or snap peas
2 tablespoons olive oil
24 sea scallops, about 1 1/4 pounds total weight; if too large, cut them in half crosswise
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1/4 teaspoon red hot-pepper flakes
2 tablespoons anise-flavored liqueur, like Ricard or Pernod
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 tablespoons finely chopped coriander or parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler or prepare a charcoal grill.
  • Place the peppers under the broiler or on the grill. Cook them on all sides until the skin is well charred. When cool enough to handle, split the peppers in half, core them and discard the charred skin and the seeds. Rinse in cold water. Pat dry with papers towels and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Remove and discard the ends of the snap peas.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet and add the peas, cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the scallops, the red peppers, shallots, garlic, thyme, pepper flakes, liqueur, butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring and tossing over high heat for 4 minutes or until the scallops are cooked through. Do not overcook. Sprinkle with the coriander.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 332, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1002 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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