Scallop Caprese Crostini

Dish type
Appetizer
Serves
12
Ready in
25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. sea scallops, halved
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 12 baguette slices, 1/4-inch thick
  • 3 Roma (plum) tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 2 (6-oz.) balls fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • Balsamic vinegar (optional)

Directions

Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ready in
25 minutes
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Sprinkle scallops with salt and red pepper flakes; drizzle with oil. Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; place over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until scallops are seared, and just opaque in the center.
  2. Place baguette slices in oven. Bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven and top each slice with tomato, mozzarella and 2 scallop halves. Sprinkle with basil and (if desired) drizzle with vinegar. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size
1
Per Serving
Calories 220, Calories Fat 83, Total Fat 9g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 40mg, Sodium 510mg, Carbohydrate 16g, Protein 17g
Serving Size1
Calories220
Calories Fat83
Calories (fat) extra38
Total Fat9g
Total Fat (extra)14
Saturated Fat4g
Saturated Fat (extra)22
Cholesterol40mg
Cholesterol (extra)13
Sodium510mg
Sodium (extra)21
Potassium224mg
Carbohydrate16g
Carbohydrate (extra)6
Fiber0g
Fiber (extra)3
Sugars1g
Protein17g
Omega30g
Vitamin A460IU
Vitamin A (extra)9
Vitamin C2mg
Vitamin C (extra)4
Iron1mg
Iron (extra)7