Scallops and Endive With Pasta

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3
Scallops and Endive with Pasta, a delicious seafood recipe
in Seafood

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 shallots , chopped
2 cloves garlic , chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
4 heads Belgian endive , thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon basil
salt and pepper , to taste
1/4 cup sherry wine
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 lbs bay scallops
basil sprig ( to garnish )
1 lb pasta , hot cooked , such as penne or 1 lb fettuccine

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
576
Sugar
5g
Fat
21g
Scallops and Endive with Pasta is a delicious dish that is reminiscent of a luxurious seafood dinner. The cherry tomatoes, silky pasta, and buttery scallops are brought to life with the slightly bitter endive and the aroma of sherry wine. This dish is perfect for a cozy night in with family and friends, and can be made quickly and easily. The recipe can be modified by swapping scallops for shrimp, and by trying different pasta shapes.

Instructions

1.In a large skillet, add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.
2.Add shallots and garlic, and cook until shallots turn translucent.
3.Add cherry tomatoes, endive, thyme, oregano, and basil; cook for about 5 minutes, or until the endive has softened and the tomatoes have started to burst.
4.Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
5.Add sherry wine and cook for 1-2 minutes.
6.Remove the mixture from the skillet and set it aside.
7.In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add bay scallops and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the scallops become opaque.
8.Return the endive and cherry tomato mixture to the skillet and stir it together with the scallops.
9.Serve over hot cooked pasta, garnished with basil sprig.

PROS

Scallops and Endive with Pasta is a meal that combines the sweetness of cherry tomatoes, bitterness of endive, and the richness of butter.

The dish has a good balance of flavors, is easy to cook, and is visually appealing to serve.

Scallops are a good source of protein, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids, and endive is low in calories and high in Vitamin K, folate, and fiber.

CONS

Bay scallops can be expensive, and the dish itself is not vegetarian-friendly.

Additionally, some people may not like the slightly bitter taste of endive.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a great source of Omega 3 fatty acids which are great for reducing inflammation and improve heart health.
The endive provides a healthy dose of fiber, which can aid in digestion and help lower cholesterol.
Cherry tomatoes are loaded with lycopene, which is beneficial for the cardiovascular system.

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