Sauteed Scallops On Red Pepper Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

SAUTEED SCALLOPS ON RED PEPPER SAUCE

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Seafood

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----RED PEPPER SAUCE-----
1 sm Garlic clove
- peeled and crushed
1 lg Red bell pepper -- peeled,
- seeds & membranes removed
1 tb Non-fat plain yogurt
1 c Non-fat plain yogurt
1/4 c Torn fresh coriander leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tb Fruity olive oil
-----FOR THE SCALLOPS-----
Non-stick spray coating
1 t Olive oil
1 lb Sea scallops -- patted dry
2 tb Dry vermouth
2 tb Lemon juice
Coriander leaves
- for garnish

TO MAKE THE SAUCE: Place the garlic, pepper and 1
tablespoon of yogurt in the bowl of a food processor
fitted with a steel blade, and puree until smooth.
Scrape the mixture into a small bowl and stir in the
remaining yogurt, coriander and black pepper. Whisk in
the olive oil, then spoon the sauce onto plates,
spreading it out with the back of a spoon. FOR THE
SCALLOPS: Spray a medium-sized skillet with the
non-stick coating. Add the olive oil, and heat until
hot but not smoking. Add the scallops and quickly
saute them over high heat until just cooked through,
turning often, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the vermouth
and let it almost evaporate, then add the lemon juice,
cooking a few seconds longer so the scallops are
glazed. Spoon them onto the plates with the sauce.
Sprinkle a few coriander leaves on top and serve at
once.



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