Red Pepper Scallops

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Paula's Light Delights

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (13)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, zested
Freshly ground black pepper
4 large red bell peppers

Directions

In a bowl, combine the scallops, olive oil, lemon zest, and black pepper, to taste. Preheat the broiler or prepare coals for outdoor grilling. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the stems, seeds, and ribs. If cooking in a broiler, place the peppers cut side down on a baking sheet.

Broil or grill the peppers until blackened, 6 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper bag, close the top and let steam for 10 minutes. Remove the charred skins and cut the peppers lengthwise into 3/4-inch strips. Wrap a pepper strip around each scallop to cover completely, overlapping the pepper ends. Secure the strips by running a 10-inch metal skewer through the scallop and pepper. Use 6 skewers; add scallops to each skewer until filled. Grill skewers over a medium-hot fire, turning once, until scallops are almost firm to the touch, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Alternatively, cook under the broiler for about 3 minutes per side.

Serve immediately.

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Katie Bridgeton, MO 07-08-2009
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Good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I liked this recipe, however I do agree with some of the other reviews about the blandness. I added a little bit of Emeril's... seasoning and it made them delicious! Overall my family really enjoyed them.Read more
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DONNA BATON ROUGE, LA 06-12-2009
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CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISIM
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Shame on "anonymous"--(the first one)!. "Paula Sucks" is really not helpful to peol\ple like myself who are looking for an... honest opinion of a recipe. Your next sentence was not very useful, either. If you scroll down, you will see that some negative comments regarding this recipe were made in a more contructive manner with specific suggestions for improvement. I am sure our girl Paula appreciates feedback from her followers--whether good or bad. Please take the effort to say something useful in your comments, instead of just venting. I hope you didn't kick your dog or something else when you were having your temper trantum!! Again, I say SHAME ON YOU FOR YOUR BAD MANNERS!!!Read more
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Susan M. Poulsbo, WA 01-05-2009
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Excellent Scallop Recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I soaked the scallops in milk, and added garlic seasoning to them before preparing for the grill. They turned out great and I... also served them with a Ceasar salad with shrimp and a nice crisp Chardonnay. Thank you, Dear Paula for a great recipe. ( and my Dear Husband thanks you as well!). :)Read more
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Anonymous 08-18-2008
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Paula Sucks
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I did not like this at all. Terrible.
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Marybeth Aptos, CA 01-17-2008
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Delish!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Tried this the other night. I thought the scallops might be a little bland so I sprinkled the on both sides with a little... Cajun seasoning. Great!Read more
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Elena Houston, TX 01-06-2008
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Absolutely perfect....
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Absolutely perfect! Watched in the morning - fixed for dinner> All my Family just loved it. Very easy to fix. A great... surprize for seafood lovers. Thank you very much, Mrs. Dean!Read more