Seared Sea Scallops with Garlic Olive Compote
Kalamata olives, garlic, lots of it, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, parsley, and balsamic vinegar are the perfect pairing for this dish.
Ingredients
- 161616 Garlic, cloves (roasted and marinated )

- .75 cup.75 cup.75 cup Olive Oil

- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Kalamata Olives, ( pitted and coarsely ), chopped
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Olive Oil, sun dried tomatoes in

- 111 Shallot, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Basil, Fresh, chopped

- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 888 Scallops
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Olive Oil

- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Parsley, flat-leaf, chopped

- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Salt and Pepper, (to taste)
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- In a medium size bowl add the roasted garlic, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, shallot, basil, and balsamic vinegar. Mix all the ingredients gently to not break the tender garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- Allow the ingredients to meld together for at least 15 minutes before serving. (can be refrigerated for a couple of days, bring to room temperature before serving)
- Pat the scallops dry and season them well with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large sautu00e9 pan over medium high heat.
- Add the scallops to the pan placing them in a circular clockwise format leaving the center empty. Cook without moving them for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn them over with thongs and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and allow the scallops to cook in the pan for another minute.
- Add additional olive oil to the compote if it looks dry. Spoon some of the compote on each plate. Arrange the seared scallops on top and sprinkle with the parsley.
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Coconut Free Dairy Free Egg Free Entrées Gluten Free Grain Free Keto Nightshade Free Nut Free Paleo Pescetarian Seafood Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 966 |
| Fat: | 110 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 5 g |
| Protein: | 0 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 g |
| Sodium: | 507 mg |
| Fiber: | 0 g |
| Sugars: | 0 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |




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