Grilled Scallops And Fennel With Balsamic Reduction Recipes

BALSAMIC-GLAZED SEA SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Pat scallops thoroughly with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and ensure a good sear. Combine seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper and use to lightly season both sides of the scallops.
• Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops to the skillet, being careful not to crowd. Cook until golden brown and a crust starts to form, about 3 minutes per side. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid steaming the scallops and be careful not to overcook. Remove from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
• Add white wine, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom. Cook until glaze is slightly thick and syrupy, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Move scallops to a serving plate, drizzle glaze on top, and garnish with chopped tarragon.

BALSAMIC GLAZED SEA SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Dry the scallops with paper towels and season with old bay, salt and pepper. Add butter and olive oil to large skillet. Once very hot sear the scallops in batches for 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a dish and keep warm.
• Add the white wine to the pan. Scrap up and bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the balsamic vinegar and mustard. Cook unitl thick and syrupy about 4 minutes
• Spoon some glaze on the plate. Add the scallops and garnish with microgreens.

BALSAMIC REDUCTION WITH GRILLED SCALLOPS AND FENNEL RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• For Balsamic Reduction Pour balsamic vinegar into a small, heavy, saucepan and heat on very, very low heat until balsamic reduces nearly halfway, or to desired thickness for use with squirt bottle, approximately twenty to twenty-five minutes, stirring frequently in between. Sprinkle in salt and pepper, check seasoning. Let reduction cool then use a funnel to siphon finished sauce into plastic squirt bottle. For the fennel Preheat gas grill for fifteen minutes, spray grill tray with oil if using, placing fennel quarters on top, grill on medium low heat until crisp tender, about twenty to twenty-five minutes, turning fennel over intermittently. For the Scallops Grease grill tray or grates for cooking scallops. Dry scallops very well using paper towels, brush top and underside of scallops with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place scallops on very high heat, not flaming. Grill for three minutes, turn scallops over, grill for another three minutes. Cook another minute or two if desired for further doneness. Assembly Begin grilling fennel. Meanwhile, drizzle Balsamic Reduction onto each place with a decorative design. Ten minutes before fennel is done, begin grilling scallops. Place fennel pieces onto each plate then arrange finished scallops, sprinkle with a bit more salt and pepper if desired. Add a small piece of fennel top to each platter.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH FENNEL

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat; pat scallops dry and season with salt and pepper.
• Cook scallops on one side until browned, 2 to 3 minutes; transfer to a plate.
• Add fennel and onion and season with salt and pepper; cook until tender, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Stir in clam juice, wine, and tomatoes and cook until enough liquid evaporates to slightly thicken, 6 to 8 minutes more.
• Return scallops, browned side up, and cook through, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, rub baguette slices with garlic and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
• Sprinkle scallops with reserved fennel fronds and serve with baguette slices.

PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH FENNEL PUREE

Steps:

• Sear scallops If necessary, remove the small, tough muscle (called the adductor) found on the side of the scallops (often the fishmonger will have removed it), then slice each scallop in half horizontally so that you have twelve pieces. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Season scallops on both sides with salt. When pan is hot, add enough oil to coat bottom of pan (about 1 tablespoon), and swirl to coat evenly. Working in batches to avoid crowding pan, add scallops and quickly jerk the pan to keep them from sticking. Sear until lightly golden, about 45 seconds; with an offset spatula, turn over and cook until opaque throughout, about 30 seconds more (be careful not to turn too soon or the scallops may tear). Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and cover to keep warm (if necessary). Repeat with more oil and remaining scallops.
• Serve Heat fennel puree in a small saucepan over medium heat until warm. Spoon 1 tablespoon puree onto each of 12 small plates and top with a scallop slice. Garnish with fennel fronds, and serve.