Spicy Scallops With Vegetable Rice Pilaf Recipes

CURRY SCALLOPS AND RICE

Steps:

• Prepare pilaf mix according to package directions, using 1 tablespoon butter., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute scallops in remaining butter until firm and opaque. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute peppers until tender. Stir in the scallops, rice, parsley and salt.

SPICY SCALLOPS WITH VEGETABLE RICE PILAF

Steps:

• To make the spice mixture: In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, garlic and onion powders, thyme, cayenne, white pepper, salt and black pepper. Measure out 1 1/2 teaspoons to use on the scallops. Store the remaining spice mixture in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to 4 weeks.
• To make the pilaf, in a heavy saucepan over high heat, bring the water and salt to a boil. Slowly add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Uncover and check to see if the rice is tender and all the water has been absorbed. If not, re-cover and continue to cook for a few more minutes.
• Meanwhile, if using fresh peas, bring a small saucepan three-fourths full of water to a boil. Add the peas and boil until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. If using frozen peas, set them aside.
• Just before the rice is ready, in a fry pan over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until it starts to brown at the edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to drain, then chop into 1/4-inch pieces. Return the pan to medium-high heat, add the red onion and green onion to the bacon fat remaining in the pan, and sauté until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes, reducing the heat as needed. Stir in the cooked fresh or frozen peas.
• Transfer the rice to a large bowl. Add the vegetables and bacon and, using a fork, combine them, taking care not to mash the rice. Cover the bowl to keep the rice warm and set aside.
• To make the scallops: Sprinkle the 1 1/2 teaspoons spice mixture over the scallop halves, turning to coat evenly on both sides.
• In a large, nonstick fry pan over medium-high heat, warm the canola oil. Add the scallops in a single layer. Cook until seared and slightly blackened around the edges, 2 to 3 minutes. Using tongs, turn the scallops and sear on the other side, about 2 minutes.
• Mound one-fourth of the rice in the center of each warmed individual plate. Arrange one-fourth of the scallops around each mound of rice. Accompany with lemon wedges and serve immediately.

TASTY SPICY RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, red pepper, mushrooms, and garlic until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in rice. Add chicken stock; cover and boil until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

VEGETABLE RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
• Cook the onion, carrots, thyme, and salt, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the rice, stirring to coat; pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Add the green beans and cook, covered, until the rice is tender and the beans are tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork.

SPICY SCALLOPS WITH CAPELLINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°.
• In a large shallow glass or ceramic baking dish, toss the scallops with the oil, wine, parsley, garlic and chipotle.
• Season with salt and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the oil is sizzling and the scallops are firm.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the capellini until just al dente, about 3 minutes.
• Drain; transfer to a serving bowl.
• Add the scallops and their juices, toss well and serve immediately.

SCALLOPS WITH RICE PILAF RECIPE

Steps:

• For Pilaf: Saute onions/mushrooms in oil 3 min. Add rice for 1 min.Add broth and saffron, bring to simmer, cover 10 min. Add peas for 3 min or more until liquid absorbed. sprinkle with cheese. For Scallops: Heat oil add Scallops 2 1/2 min per side. Remove. Add flour and vermouth over high until absorbed in half. Add broth reduce again. Remove from heat, add cream, S&P. Then acallops about 1/2 min.