This pretty recipe stars garden fresh tomatoes. No need to heat up the kitchen for this quick Fresh Tomato Scallop. Simply slice ripe tomatoes and dress them with a toasty crumb and nut topping, prepared in the microwave in minutes.
Garden Fresh Tomatoes
I discovered this fantastic recipe many years ago. It was the photo that caught my eye but the directions that sold me. While it looked like a gorgeous side dish of Scalloped Tomatoes baked as a casserole, its preparation was, in fact, much cooler and easier.
This Tomato Scallop is made from fresh sliced tomatoes, minimally cooked in the microwave and topped with some tasty crumbs. Like the recipe for Italian Vegetable Toss this Fresh Tomato Scallop is fast, simple and delicious. Relying mostly on the fabulous flavor of tomatoes fresh from the vine, this recipe is one I turn to again and again during tomato harvest season.
Late Summer Easy
The original recipe called for white wine Worcestershire sauce. I remember it being very good but when I ran out of my last bottle I found that it was no longer available. I have substituted regular Worcestershire sauce since then but now I am thinking it might be worthwhile to try mixing 1/2 Tablespoon of white wine, if you have any open, with 1/2 Tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
Try adding the white wine if you like. Mostly, though, try this recipe. It is a great way to accent the fresh taste and seasonal charm of fresh tomatoes with an appealing presentation. Buttered crumbs, toasted pecans, grated parmesan and a bit of green onion adds just the right amount of textural interest to make this dish a late summer show-stopper.
Serve and enjoy!
Fresh Tomato Scallop
Course: Sides, VegetablesDifficulty: Easy6
servings5
minutes3
minutesA great way to highlight garden fresh tomatoes with an appealing presentation, this recipe is quick and simple to put together.
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons sliced green onion
1 Tablespoon butter
1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tablespoons chopped toasted pecans
5 medium tomatoes
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions
- Combine the green onions and butter in a glass measuring cup and microwave on high for 1 minute, or until the onions are crisp tender. Add crumbs, cheese and pecans. Stir to combine. Set aside.
- Peel the tomatoes, if desired. Cut tomatoes into 1/2 inch slices.
- In an 8-inch round microwavable quiche dish or pie plate, arrange the slices in a spiral. Sprinkle with the Worcestershire sauce. Microwave on high for 1 – 2 minutes, or until almost heated through.
- Sprinkle crumb mixture over the top and microwave on high, another 30 to 60 seconds.
Notes
- Recipe Source: the August 1989 issue of “Better Homes and Gardens” magazineĀ
- Replace 1/2 Tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce with white wine for a slightly different flavor, if desired.
- While making a Beautiful Pecan Pie I learned that pecans can easily be toasted in the microwave. To toast pecans: place pecans on a paper plate and microwave on high for about one minute, stirring halfway through.
This hearty, fall dish makes for such a great healthy and quick family dinner. Fresh garden flavors melded together are always a good thing in our book!
This does sound fresh and delicious. I like the idea of cooking the tomatoes minimally to retain their sun-drenched flavour.
This is such a pretty dish! I've never noticed that white wine worcestershire sauce in the store. I'll have to keep my eye out for it!
This sounds incredible and with fresh maters…yumm!
looks like I should make a double batch of this to reduce the number of tomatoes occupying counter space in my kitchen. Thanks for the recipe!
this looks so refreshing, light and delicious! I just found your blog and your recipes look awesome! Can't wait to try some š
Mini Baker
i hadn't heard of white wine worcestershire sauce, but i don't see why you couldn't just concoct your own. let us know!
meanwhile, gorgeous creation. tomatoes are running low these days, but this is a great farewell dish!
Both my husband and my father in law love fresh tomatoes, I really think they would love a big scoop of this.