Scallops in Fresh Tomato and Herb Sauce Slow Cooker Recipe

Delightfully tender, this sumptuous seafood dish will make you look like a top chef.

Prep Time
< 30 minutes
Cook Time
3+ hours
Servings
4
Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium red onion, peeled and diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 8 Roma tomatoes, peeled*
  • 1 can (12 ounces) tomato pureé
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¼ cup dry red wine
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ pounds fresh scallops, cleaned and drained
  • Hot cooked pasta or rice (optional)
  • *To peel tomatoes, place one at a time in simmering water about 10 seconds. (Add 30 seconds if tomatoes are not fully ripened.) Immediately plunge into a bowl of cold water for another 10 seconds. Peel skin with a knife.
Instructions:
  1. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 7 to 8 minutes or until onion is soft and translucent. Remove to Crockpot™ slow cooker.
  2. Add tomatoes, tomato purée, tomato paste, wine, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover; cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours.
  3. Turn slow cooker to HIGH. Add scallops. Cover; cook on HIGH 15 minutes or until scallops are cooked through. Serve over pasta, if desired.
Entrees
Italian
Seafood
Slow Cooker