Mediterranean Basil Tomato Scallops
Savor the blend of sun-kissed Mediterranean flavors in our Basil Tomato Scallops recipe. Fresh scallops are seared to perfection and tossed in a zesty basil-tomato sauce.
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Servings: 4
Equipment
- 1 frying pan
- 1 Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh scallops washed and patted dry
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 10 leaves fresh basil chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Scallops: Rinse and pat dry the scallops. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook Scallops: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Place scallops in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove scallops from pan and keep warm.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to burst. Add fresh basil and stir until wilted.
- Serve: Return scallops to the pan and toss them in the tomato basil sauce. Serve hot, garnished with a few extra basil leaves if desired.