Scallops Primavera Recipes

GARLIC BUTTER SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Remove the scallops from the fridge about 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking.
• Place them on a paper towel-lined cutting board and pat them dry with paper towels.
• Season well all sides of the scallops with coarse salt and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Let it heat up for about 2 minutes. When the skillet smokes just a bit, it's a sign that it's properly heated.
• Add the scallops in a single layer. Please, don't over crowd the skillet and if it's necessary, work in batches.
• Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side. They will be golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set it aside.
• Add the butter, garlic, fresh parsley and lemon juice. Saute for 1-2 minutes and add the scallops back to the pan and heat through. Enjoy immediately!

BAY SCALLOP PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• In a large pan, heat half the oil.
• Add the onions and saute until just translucent but still crisp.
• Add the peppers, broccoli and garlic, cover and simmer for about three minutes.
• Remove the mixture from the heat, stir in the Italian Seasoning and set aside.
• Stir the pasta into the boiling water.
• When the pasta has been on for about five minutes, return the vegetables to the heat, stir in the scallops and the remaining oil, cover and simmer on low until the pasta is done.
• Drain the cooked pasta and put it in a large pasta bowl.
• Check that the scallops are cooked through and stir the mixture with the pasta, tossing well.
• A great side for this is a good garlic bread---.