Scallops on a Bed Of Red Onions

Name: Scallops on a Bed Of Red Onions
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds red onions; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/3 cup water; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 pound bay or calico scallops; 1 clove garlic, chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic in oil; 2 tablespoons dry vermouth

By Marian Burros

Total Time: 35 minutes
Rating: 4(8)
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Ingredients

Yield:3 servings

1½pounds red onions
1tablespoon olive oil
⅓cup water
2teaspoons sugar
2teaspoons lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1pound bay or calico scallops
1clove garlic, chopped, or ½ teaspoon minced garlic in oil
2tablespoons dry vermouth

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Preparation

Step 1
Peel and slice onions very thin.
Step 2
Saute onions in nonstick pan in hot oil over medium-high heat until they soften, 10 to 12 minutes.
Step 3
Add water and sugar. Cover and cook over low heat until water evaporates, about 12 to 15 minutes longer. Sprinkle with lemon juice and pepper.
Step 4
Wash and drain scallops. Add scallops and garlic to onions and cook for 2 or 3 minutes, depending on size of scallops.
Step 5
Stir in vermouth; raise heat and cook quickly for 30 seconds.