Sauteed Scallops On Red Pepper Sauce

Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
Seared sea scallops served over a creamy roasted red pepper and yogurt sauce
Sauteed Scallops on Red Pepper Sauce *** Gues recipe image

Sauteed Scallops On Red Pepper Sauce

Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 466.9

Description

This elegant dish features pan-seared sea scallops glazed with vermouth and lemon juice. They are served atop a smooth, tangy sauce made from roasted red peppers, garlic, and non-fat yogurt. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it offers a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and creamy flavors.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. MAKE THE SAUCE.
  2. Place the garlic, pepper and tablespoon of yogurt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, and puree until smooth.
  3. Scrape the mixture into a small bowl and stir in the remaining yogurt, coriander and black pepper.
  4. Whisk in the olive oil, then spoon the sauce onto plates, spreading it out with the back of a spoon.
  5. For the scallops, spray a medium-sized skillet with the non-stick coating.
  6. Add the olive oil, and heat until hot but not smoking.
  7. Add the scallops and quickly saute them over high
  8. heat until just cooked through, turning often, 2 to 3 minutes.
  9. Pour in the vermouth and let it almost evaporate, then add the lemon juice.
  10. cooking a few seconds longer so the scallops are glazed.
  11. Spoon them onto the plates with the sauce.
  12. Sprinkle a few coriander leaves on top and serve at once.
  13. Joanna Pruess PRODIGY service Guest Chef

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 466.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.4g23%
Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Cholesterol 49.1mg17%
Sodium 869.8mg37%
Total Carbohydrate 68.4g23%
Dietary Fiber 25.4g102%
Sugars 15.7g
Protein 32.7g66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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