Herbed Cracker Scallops Recipe

About this recipe

A delightful pescatarian dinner featuring seared scallops, herbed crackers, and a bright tomato and lemon sauce. Perfect for solution seekers looking for a quick yet elegant meal.

Ingredients

• 50G Picard Chopped Flat Parsley
• 250 ml Critida Lemon Infused Olive Oil 250Ml
• 2.5 Kg Casa Marrazzo Organic Chopped Tomatoes, 2.5Kg
• 200G Carr'S Crackers Selection
• 350G Natoora Large New Season Unwaxed Lemons
• 200G All Things Butter Unsalted Butter
• 50G Pepper Black Ground BWFO
• 225G The Tofoo Co. Original Seitan
• 250G Shallot Onion - 250g

Instructions

1. 1. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
2. 2. Season the scallops with freshly ground black pepper.
3. 3. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
4. 4. Add the scallops to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
5. 5. Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. 6. Stir in 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes and cook for 1 minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
7. 7. Add 2 cups of crushed crackers, the juice of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
8. 8. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the scallops are cooked through and the crackers are golden and slightly crisp.
9. 9. Garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley and serve immediately.