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Scallops in tomato compote recipe

Scallops in tomato compote recipe

Here's a recipe to ensure your holiday dinner is a success; it's a feast for both the eyes and the palate. What could be better than a delicious scallop dish for a meal with family or friends?

Ingredients · Servings 6
  • - 24 large scallops
  • - 500g of tomatoes
  • - 1 clove of garlic
  • - 1 botte d'aneth
  • - 12 sprigs of parsley
  • - 6 sprigs of mint
  • - 6 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of coarse grey salt
  • - Pepper
Method · 32 min
  1. Blanch the tomatoes, drain them, peel them, and crush them in a bowl. Peel the garlic, remove the germ, rinse and drain the herbs in a cloth, and chop everything finely.
  2. Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a sauté pan, add the tomatoes, and stir for a few seconds. Add the chopped herbs and garlic, season with salt and pepper, partially cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick pan with the coarse salt. Brown the scallops for 2 minutes on each side.
  4. Arrange the scallops on the plates and pour the tomato coulis over them.

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