Pan Seared Scallops with Pepper and Onions in Anchovy Oil Recipe
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Pan Seared Scallops with Pepper and Onions in Anchovy Oil

"Scallops are one of the most delicious foods if seared properly, and the addition of peppers and onions complements them quite well. Serve with couscous or rice for a delicious meal."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (21)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, minced
  • 1 pound large sea scallops
  • 1 large red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large orange bell pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 1 red onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon minced lime zest
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced lemon zest
  • 1 pinch kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil and minced anchovies in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring as the oil heats to dissolve the anchovies. Once the anchovies are sizzling, add the sea scallops, and cook without moving the scallops for 2 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, toss the bell peppers, onion, garlic, lime zest and lemon zest in a bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the pepper mixture onto the scallops, and continue cooking a few more minutes until the scallops have browned on one side. Flip the scallops over, stir the pepper mixture, and continue cooking until the scallops have browned on the other side, 4 to 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley sprigs to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 368 | Total Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 45mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2008 by penelopepooh   view full review
This was excellent. I didn't have anchovy oil so I added some bacon instead. I served it with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2009 by JQ   view full review
I'm still reeling from how absolutely delicious this dish was! We prepared it just as written,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by LISAGEORGE   view full review
Restaurant quality! I followed the advice of a few others and sauteed my vegetables in olive...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2009 by SunnyByrd   view full review
Great! I made this exactly as written. The anchovy oil and citrus work beautifully with the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2009 by Mike Platz   view full review
I made this for Father's Day and we loved it. I did not have the anchovy or the yellow/orange...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2009 by Lori   view full review
Decreased the olive oil and cooked the veggies first. I love anchovies and I could definitely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2009 by CindyLuv   view full review
This was soooooooooooooo good, and better yet, QUICK & EASY!!! I served it over angel hair...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2009 by PAINTNMYNAILS   view full review
We loved this dish. I also cooked the vegies first. It is very important not to over cook the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2008 by Eliette   view full review
Hauntingly delicious.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2009 by KathCook   view full review
Really tasty! My kids never even knew there were anchovies in there. I agree that the...

 

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