Pan-Seared Scallops with Tomato, Olives, and Fresh Basil
Date: Oct. 5th, 2019 - 1:00 PM
Ingredients
1¼ pounds fresh or frozen sea scallops
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ cup dry red wine
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and quartered
6 ounces packaged dried whole grain or multigrain fettuccine, cooked according to package directions
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil
Preparation
- To prepare the scallops: Thaw scallops, if frozen. Rinse scallops; pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle scallops with the pepper; set aside. Set aside half of the diced tomatoes. In a blender or food processor, combine the remaining diced tomatoes and the juice from the can. Cover and blend or process until smooth; set aside.
- Preheat a very large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add oil to hot skillet; swirl to lightly coat skillet. Add scallops to hot skillet; cook about 4 minutes or until golden brown and opaque, turning once. Transfer scallops to a warm platter; cover and keep warm.
- To prepare the sauce: Add wine and garlic to skillet, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from bottom of skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until wine mixture is reduced by one-third. Add the reserved diced tomatoes, the pureed tomato mixture, and the broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 4 to 5 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken slightly.
- Remove from heat; stir in olives. Divide hot cooked fettuccine among four shallow pasta bowls. Spoon sauce over fettuccine; toss to combine. Arrange scallops on top of fettuccine mixture. Sprinkle with basil. Serve immediately.
