This dish can be made in less than a half an hour and is perfect served as a first course or as a main entree. If served as a main course, it is recommended that it be served with a soft polenta and steamed broccoli rabe. The onion marmalade is delicious separate with grilled meats or as an accompaniment for cheese.
We served it up with our Valentine’s Day meal as a first course in place of salad.
Pan-seared sea scallops on red onion marmalade
4 main course or 8 first course servings
Recipe from: Bon Appetit
Ingredients:
16 large scallops, side muscles removed
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
3 medium red onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
Chopped fresh chives
Directions:
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Toss the scallops in 2 tablespoons oil, lemon peel, and ginger in a medium bowl. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Add scallops to skillet. Cook until brown and just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to small baking sheet; place in oven to keep warm.
Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil to drippings in same skillet; place over high heat. Add onions; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until brown, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add wine, vinegar, and brown sugar. Cook until onion marmalade is thick, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon marmalade onto plates. Top with scallops and any juices. Sprinkle with chives.
Enjoy!
Tomatoes on the Vine 
I need to make this for my husband….immediately!
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That scallop looks just perfect sitting atop of that lovely red onion marmalade! Mmmm!
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Wow…if that doesn't look delicious than I don't know what does. So tasty…I love scallops!!!
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oh how I love scallops!!! cannot wait to try this recipe!
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Well I live not too far from the coast so scallops are plentiful. I am definitely going to try this recipe. It looks delicious.Thanks for visiting my blog.
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This is definately a keeper – thank you for sharing!Susan
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The red onion marmalade looks absolutely divine! Oh I could eat that all on its own! Lovely!
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I have so enjoyed seeing all the marvelous Valentine's dinners but this is one of the most delightful! I love scallops but the onion marmalade sounds fantastic. 😎
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Velva, this is absolutely top shelf! We love scallops here so this is a welcomed dish. Will be adding this to the repertoire. Perfection!
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Perfect beginning to a Valentine's Day meal!
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Oh my goodness, this just looks amazing, Velva!What a perfect addition to your valentine dinner.
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It's beautiful, looks absolutely delicious and perfectly plated! What a lovely Valentine's dinner!
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Beautiful V-day dinner! And look at the size of that scallop!
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Your scallop looks perfect, and served with onion marmalade, heavenly!Mimi
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looks yummy as well as healthy dear!!!
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gorgeous! sounds perfect
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I think these scallops are perfect for a celebratory meal. I like onions so much too!
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looks great! I just made some fun scallop appetizers too, for my blog. Scallops make the best small plates, don't they?
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gosh, this picture belongs in a magazine!
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What a perfect Valentine's Day meal! Perfect combo of flavors!
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Looks yummy! I'll have to try this!
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Speechless… wow.
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