Mediterranean Scallops Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
🍽️ Servings: 4
📝 Description: Indulge in the exquisite flavors of the Mediterranean with this delightful scallops recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. This dish combines succulent sea scallops with a tangy tomato-based sauce, infused with aromatic garlic, shallots, and herbs. Served over al dente linguine, it’s a satisfying meal that’s both healthy and flavorful.
🔑 Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Fruit, Vegetable, Canadian, European, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Oven, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Olive oil |
| 2 cloves | Garlic |
| 2 | Shallots |
| 1 can (14 oz) | No-salt-added whole tomatoes |
| 1 cup | No-salt-added tomato sauce |
| 1 tsp | Dried basil |
| 1/4 tsp | Red pepper flakes |
| 1/4 tsp | Black pepper |
| 1 lb | Sea scallops |
| 8 – 12 oz | Linguine |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Tomato Sauce:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and chopped shallots, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Cook the Tomato Mixture:
- Chop the whole tomatoes.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes along with their juices, tomato sauce, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Cook the Scallops:
- Once the sauce has simmered, gently stir in the sea scallops.
- Continue to cook for about 5 minutes, or until the scallops are just cooked through. Be careful not to overcook them.
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Prepare the Linguine:
- Meanwhile, cook the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and divide it evenly among four warm pasta bowls, about 1 cup per serving.
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Assemble and Garnish:
- Top each serving of linguine with the scallop mixture.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, for an extra burst of flavor.
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Serve:
- Serve the Mediterranean Scallops immediately, accompanied by a tossed green salad and slices of Italian bread.
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Enjoy!
- Gather your loved ones and savor this delightful Mediterranean-inspired meal together.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 389.6
- Fat Content: 5.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 37.5mg
- Sodium Content: 203.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 55.7g
- Fiber Content: 4g
- Sugar Content: 6.4g
- Protein Content: 28.5g
Chef’s Tips:
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes according to your preference.
- Ensure not to overcook the scallops, as they can become tough and rubbery.
- Fresh basil adds a wonderful aroma and flavor to the dish, but you can also use dried basil if that’s what you have on hand.
- Serve with a crisp white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, to complement the flavors of the dish.
