Sea Scallops With Caramelized Onion Recipes

CARAMELIZED SEA SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Season scallops with salt, pepper and paprika.
• Place olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
• Place scallops in skillet.
• Sear them two-three minutes per side, until caramelized (browned).
• Place scallops on platter, and cover loosely with foil.
• Sprinkle scallions over scallops and serve.

CARAMELIZED SCALLOPS WITH GREEN PEA VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Make the vinaigrette: Blanch the peas in boiling salted water until tender, 1 to 2 minutes, then shock them in an ice bath until chilled; drain. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey and some salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the peas, mint and parsley and toss. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
• Cook the scallops: Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Brush the scallops on both sides with canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the sugar over 1 side of the scallops and let them sit for 2 minutes to slightly dissolve the sugar. Place the scallops sugar-side down on the grill and cook until golden brown and caramelized, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and continue grilling until just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
• Serve 3 scallops per plate and spoon the peas and vinaigrette over and around the scallops. Top each with some chopped mint and parsley, if desired.

SCALLOPS ON A BED OF RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Peel and slice onions very thin.
• Saute onions in nonstick pan in hot oil over medium-high heat until they soften, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Add water and sugar. Cover and cook over low heat until water evaporates, about 12 to 15 minutes longer. Sprinkle with lemon juice and pepper.
• Wash and drain scallops. Add scallops and garlic to onions and cook for 2 or 3 minutes, depending on size of scallops.
• Stir in vermouth; raise heat and cook quickly for 30 seconds.