Seared Scallops with Bursting Tomatoes

Name: Seared Scallops with Bursting Tomatoes
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 shallot, halved and thinly sliced; 1 anchovy fillet; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 3 cups cherry tomatoes; 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped; 2 tbsp capers; 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 12 large sea scallops, patted dry; 0.25 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Seared scallops nestled in bursting cherry tomatoes with olives and capers. Scallops are a great source of lean protein, B12, zinc, selenium, and anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids for immune and cognitive health.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, halved and thinly sliced
1 anchovy fillet
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 cups cherry tomatoes
0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
2 tbsp capers
0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 large sea scallops, patted dry
0.25 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large cast-iron pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the anchovy and garlic and continue to cook for another 2 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, and red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, until the tomatoes are beginning to split through the skins.
Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Sear the scallops, cooking for 1 minute per side, until golden.
Remove the tomatoes from the oven and nestle the seared scallops into the tomatoes. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 3 to 4 minutes, until the scallops are opaque.
Sprinkle the scallops with the parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

Vitamin B12
From: Scallops
Omega-3 fatty acids
From: Scallops

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

Oxidative Stress
Protects against · via Vitamin B12
Premature Hair Graying
Addresses · via Vitamin B12
Cognitive decline
Reduces risk of · via Vitamin B12
Cardiovascular Disease
Protects against · via Vitamin B12
Stroke
Protects against · via Vitamin B12
Bone Fracture
Protects against · via Vitamin B12
Sarcopenia
Protects against · via Vitamin B12
Osteoporosis
Protects against · via Vitamin B12
Telomere Shortening
Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
Bone mineral density loss
Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
Cancer
Reduces risk of · via Omega-3 fatty acids
Heart disease
Reduces risk of · via Omega-3 fatty acids
Osteoarthritis
Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
Parkinson's disease
Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
Aging
Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
Alzheimer's disease
Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
Dementia
Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids

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