Caprese Scallop Stacks Recipe

Caprese Scallop Stacks Recipe Caprese Scallop Stacks Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 4

Scallops and zucchini put a creative and tasty twist on the traditional caprese recipe. The red and green colors make it perfect for the Christmas season. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

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Caprese Scallop Stacks Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
25 5 30

Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 12 sea scallops (about 1-1/2 pounds)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
  • 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried currants
  • 1 teaspoon capers, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • Watercress, optional

Directions

  • Cut zucchini into 1/3-in.-thick slices; place in a steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 1-2 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Meanwhile, cut scallops in half horizontally. In a large skillet, saute scallops in 1 tablespoon oil until firm and opaque. Remove and keep warm.
  • To serve, place zucchini slices on a serving plate. Layer each with a scallop half, some chopped roasted pepper and a scallop half. In a small bowl, combine the pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic, currants, capers, mustard, lemon peel and remaining oil; spoon over stacks. Garnish with watercress if desired. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 appetizer equals 98 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 120 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 10 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 fat.

Originally published as Caprese Scallop Stacks in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2011, p37

Tip

Scallops

A member of the bivalve mollusk family, scallops are commonly found in two groups---the sea scallop, yielding 10-20 per pound, or the much smaller bay scallop, yielding 60-90 per pound. Scallops are usually available shucked, sold fresh or frozen and range in color from pale beige to creamy pink. Scallops can be broiled, grilled, pan-fried or deep-fried and cook in a matter of minutes.

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2013 by williamsegraves

I used dried cranberries instead of currants. This dish was very pleasing to the eye and quite delicious. It takes time to make, but the presentation will definitely impress your guests. I made these for a special dinner I made for my mom.

Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2012 by dmv60

I made a few changes:replace pine nuts with chopped toasted walnuts, and I couldn't find currants at my groc. store so I deleted them. In this recipe, presentation is everything. Take your time and do it right. I have found it easier to make small stacks when I use a biscuit cutter. Just stack inside the cutter and carefully remove when done. It is beautiful and tasty.

 
 
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