Today we are all about Spanish Tapas with these Seared Scallops with Shredded Manchego and a Bleu Cheese Crumble! If you haven’t experienced tapas, you will want to give it a try! Tapas is a plate of fun, tasty and pretty small bites, all rolled into one. A real feast for your senses, tapas can be hot or cold, and is usually served with wine, beer or sherry. Many times it is enjoyed by creating several different dishes and making them a meal. A great way to do tapas is to make some “do ahead” recipes, like roasted almonds and vegetable dip, and then add in an entree type dish or two, like these seared scallops, and a small bite meat dish. Check out the recipes at the end of this post to find a variety of yummy tapas plates to try! 
Seared Scallops w/ Shredded Manchego and a Bleu Cheese Crumble
(printed recipe)
3 tablespoons Olive Oil
3 tablespoons Orange Juice
1 tablespoons Honey
1 tablespoon Fresh Dill
4 ounces Manchego, shredded
1 pound Fresh Scallops
1-2 tablespoons Butter
Lettuce
4 ounces Bleu Cheese, crumbles
Whisk together the Olive Oil, Orange Juice and Honey. Refrigerate.
Chop up the dill and lettuce. Shred the Manchego Cheese.
Rinse the scallops. Heat butter in a pan on medium high heat. As scallops and the butter start to brown, turn them over to cook on the other side.
Once the scallops are done cooking, place the shredded lettuce on the plate or tray, and top with the scallops. Sprinkle with the manchego cheese, bleu cheese and dill. Drizzle with orange vinaigrette.
Enjoy your tapas and the tapas experience!
Scroll down to see all the Tapas recipes from Sunday Supper family members, and a big Thank you! to our host, Caroline, from Caroline’s Cooking!
Para Empezar, Las Tapas (Appetizers/tapas) –
Postres (Desserts) –
Bebidas (Drinks) –
- Tinto de Verano ~ A Sangria alternative by An Appealing Plan
Plus Alcachofas al Ajillo – Garlicky Artichokes – and Spanish Tapas Recipes from Sunday Supper Movement
