Coquilles St.-Jacques With Tomatoes

Name: Coquilles St.-Jacques With Tomatoes
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: french
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds bay scallops; Salt to taste if desired; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots; 3/4 cup peeled, seeded, diced fresh tomatoes; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

By Craig Claiborne

Total Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 4(11)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings

1½pounds bay scallops
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
¼cup plus 1½ tablespoons virgin olive oil
¼cup finely chopped shallots
¾cup peeled, seeded, diced fresh tomatoes
1tablespoon white wine vinegar
2tablespoons finely chopped parsley

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Preparation

Step 1
Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper and set aside.
Step 2
Combine ¼ cup of oil, shallots, tomatoes and vinegar in small saucepan and bring to a boil. Let simmer about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Heat remaining 1½ tablespoons oil in skillet and add scallops. Cook, stirring often, about one minute or just until scallops lose their raw look. Do not brown or overcook. Spoon equal portion of scallops on 4 to 6 small serving dishes with tomato sauce spooned over. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.