Scallops in fresh tomato and herb sauce

By Cassaundra

Crock pot recipe

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, peeled and diced
• 1 clove of garlic, minces
• 3 1/2 c fresh tomatoes, peeled
• 1 can of tomato puree
• 1 can of tomato paste
• 1/2 dry red wine
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
• 1 Tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
• 1 1/2 pounds of sea scallops, cleaned and drained
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• cooked pasta or rice

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 180mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in skillet, over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir 7 to 8 minutes or until onions are soft and transluscent. transfer to 4 1/2 quart slowcooker.

Add tomatoes, tomato pureee, tomato paste, wine, parsley, oregano, and pepper. Cover; cook on low 6 to 8 hours or on hig for 3-4 hours.

Turn crock pot slow cooker to high. add scallops. cook 15 minutes or until scallops are just cooked through.

Serve over rice or pasta