Bacon Wrapped Scallops on Pasta

scallop1 bacon Wrapped scallops on Pasta - This best scallop bacon recipe is served on a bed of hot, fresh pasta, with fregrant flavorful, garlic and onions. Amazing sea scallops wrapped in one of a kind bacon, quickly pan fried, then a sauce made from the drippings. Lay it over the cooked pasta, and you have a very elegant, yet easy recipe.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 5-10 mins
Servings: 1
Main Ingredient: Scallop, Bacon, Pasta
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Bacon Wrapped Scallops on Pasta

1 reduced-sodium bacon slice, cut crosswise into thirds
3 sea scallops (2 ounces)
2ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1tablespoon reduced-fat margarine
2 green onions with tops, sliced
1 small clove garlic, minced
Black pepper or garlic pepper, to taste

Directions to make Bacon Wrapped Scallops on Pasta

Step 1:

Wrap one bacon piece around each scallop; secure with toothpick. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; return to pan

Step 2:

Meanwhile, heat small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add scallops; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp and scallops are opaque. Remove scallops from skillet; discard toothpicks. Reduce heat to low

Step 3:

Melt margarine in same skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute or until onion is tender. Remove from heat.

Step 4:

Add onion mixture to pasta; toss lightly. Place on serving plate. Top with scallops. Season with pepper.

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Sea Scallops and Beef Saute

meat Sea scallops and Beef Saute - This succulent, sea scallops stir fry recipe has the added heartiness of beef as well. Tasty sea scallops and beef are stir fried with fresh herbs and spices to create this quick fix, full of fragrance and flavor, scallop beef recipe.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 5-10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Beef, Scallops
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Sea Scallops and Beef Saute

2 tb Peanut oil
1 t Minced garlic
1 lb Beef cut for stirfry
1 pn Red pepper flakes
3/4 lb Sea scallops
1 pn Red pepper flakes
1 1/4 c Sliced green onion
1 tb Water
1 pn Fresh ginger
1 pn White pepper
1 t Salt

Directions to make Sea Scallops and Beef Saute

Step 1:Heat oil in wok or large skillet until almost smoking. Add garlic and beef, then scallops, and stir-fry about 30 seconds.
Step 2:Add remaining ingredients and stir-fry beef and scallops another 20 to 30 seconds.

 

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Avocado Scallop Ceviche

scal Avocado Scallop Ceviche - This simple, delicious avocado and bay scallop ceviche, is marinated for four and a half hours in an amazing homemade marinade, recipe included, so they are just bursting with the succulent flavors of lemon, lime, garlic, just to name a few. A very impressive and easy appetizer.

Cook Time: 0 mins
Main Ingredient: scallops, Avocado
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Avocado Scallop Ceviche

1/2 c Fresh lime juice
3 tb Peanut oil or vegetable oil
24 Green peppercorns; crushed
Salt Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 lb Sea or Bay Scallops finely chopped
1 lg Ripe avocado; peeled
2 tb Fresh chives, or scallions chopped
40 sm White mushrooms
1/4 c Vegetable oil
2 tb Fresh lemon juice
1 md Garlic clove peeled and crushed
Salt and pepper to taste
Additional chives, or scallions, optional, for garnish

Directions to make Avocado Scallop Ceviche

Step 1:COMBINE THE LIME JUICE, oil, peppercorns, salt and pepper together in a glass or ceramic bowl. Stir in the scallops, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours while they marinate. They should become opaque in this time.
Step 2:Mash the avocado until almost smooth, then add it along with the chives or scallions to the marinating scallops (do not drain them) and mix well. Set aside for at least 1/2 hour, refrigerated.
Step 3:About half an hour before serving the scallops, remove the stems from the mushrooms and wipe them to remove any dirt. Combine the vegetable oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl, and brush the insides of the mushrooms liberally with the mixture. Just before serving, drain the caps and fill with the scallop mixture.

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Grilled Shrimp and Scallops

scallop Grilled Shrimp and scallops - This zesty, BBQ shrimp Scallop Recipe is sensational. It comes with its own recipe for a marinade, that really, “packs a punch” of Oriental inspired flavor. We have also included instructions for broiling, but whichever you cook them, the end result will remain the same, a quick, easy, and extraordinery seafood recipe.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Scallop, Shrimp
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Grilled Shrimp and Scallops

1/2 lb Fresh or frozen Scallops
1 ts Finely shredded Orange Peel
1/2 c Orange juice
2 tb Soy Sauce
1 ts Grated Gingerroot
1 x Clove garlic, minced
1/4 ts Ground Red Pepper
12 x Fresh or frozen Pea Pods
1 x Orange, cut in 8 wedges
12 fresh or frozen large Shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1/2 lb total)

Directions to make Grilled Shrimp and Scallops

Step 1:Halve any large scallops. Place scallops and shrimp in a plastic bag set in a deep bowl. For marinade, combine orange peel, orange juice, soy sauce, gingeroot, garlic, and red pepper. Pour over seafood. Seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes. Drain, reserving marinade.
Step 2:If using fresh pea pods, cook in boiling water about 2 minutes; drain. Or, thaw and drain frozen pea pods. Wrap 1 pea pod around each shrimp. Thread pea pods and shrimp onto four 10-12 skewers alternately with scallops and orange wedges.
Step 3:Grill kabobs on an uncovered grill directly over medium-hot coals for 5 minutes. Turn and brush with marinade. Grill 5-7 minutes more or till shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque. Brush occasionally with marinade
Step 4:Broil 4 inch from the heat for 4 minutes. Turn and broil 4-6 minutes more or till shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque. Brush occasionally with marinade

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