Easy, quick-seared buttery scallops, nestled in a flavor-packed mixture of tomatoes and bell peppers! You'll love the bold Mediterranean flavors in this scallops recipe--fresh garlic, shallots, capers, oregano and more.
Easy Mediterranean-Style Scallops
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Category
Scallops/Dinner
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
13 minutes
Easy, quick-seared buttery scallops, nestled in a flavor-packed mixture of tomatoes and bell peppers! You'll love the bold Mediterranean flavors in this scallops recipe--fresh garlic, shallots, capers, oregano and more.
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Ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil
1 shallot, sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, cored, cut into thin strips
1/2 green bell pepper, cored, cut into thin strips
4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
10 oz grape tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp capers, drained
kosher salt
black pepper
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
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1lb Sea Scallops
Splash of fresh lemon juice
Handful fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Directions
In a large cast iron skillet, heat 2 to 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
Add shallots, red bell peppers, and green bell peppers. Raise the heat to medium-high, and cook for about 3 minutes, tossing occasionally.
Add minced garlic, tomatoes, and capers. Season with just a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Add oregano, cumin and paprika. Toss to combine. Cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep warm while you work on scallops.
In a separate skillet, heat another 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops and cook for 2 minutes on one side, turn over and cook another 1 to 2 minutes (do not overcook).
Transfer scallops immediately to the other pan and nestle them in the tomatoes and peppers mixture. Squeeze just a little bit of lemon juice all over. Garnish with parsley.
Remove from heat and serve immediately over a bed of lemon rice or plain orzo.
Recipe Note
Recipe via The Mediterranean Dish
