Scallops In Blood Orange Sauce Recipes

SCALLOPS WITH ORANGE-BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season scallops with salt and pepper; cook until browned and opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; cover loosely with foil. Cut orange segments into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Reduce heat to medium, add wine to skillet, and cook 30 seconds. Add butter and 3 tablespoons orange juice and cook, swirling, until sauce is thickened, 1 minute. Remove from heat and add chives and orange pieces. Season with salt and pepper and spoon over scallops and couscous.

SCALLOPS WITH BLOOD ORANGE GASTRIQUE

Steps:

• For blood orange gastrique:
• Place sugar in heavy medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until sugar begins to melt. Stir until sugar dissolves, then cook without stirring until deep golden, about 5 minutes. Gradually add vinegar (mixture will harden). Stir until caramel melts, about 1 minute. Add orange juice; boil until mixture begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Add broth; boil until gastrique coats spoon and is reduced to generous 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm over medium heat.
• For scallops and brussels sprouts:
• Mix orange segments, parsley, mint, and tarragon in medium bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil; toss to coat. Season salad with coarse salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add brussels sprouts and toss until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer brussels sprouts to bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to same skillet. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Add scallops to skillet and cook until browned and just opaque in center, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Arrange scallops and brussels sprouts on plates. Drizzle gastrique over scallops. Garnish with salad.

SCALLOPS AND LEEKS IN STAR ANISE-ORANGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Boil juice and star anise in saucepan until juice is reduced to 2/3 cup, about 4 minutes. Cool; remove star anise and reserve. Whisk sugar and cornstarch into juice. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add orange peel strips and reserved star anise to skillet and sauté 1 minute. Add leeks; sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Add scallops; sauté until opaque in center, turning once, about 3 minutes. Add juice mixture; boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

SCALLOPS WITH CHIPOTLE-ORANGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt 1 tblsp. butter in large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
• Season scallops with paprika and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
• Add scallops to pan and cook quickly approximately 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Do not overcook scallops!
• Remove from pan and set aside, keep warm.
• Add orange juice, zest and chile to pan, scraping to loosen browned bits.
• Bring to a boil, cook about 2 minutes.
• Add remaining butter and salt, stirring with a whisk until sauce is smooth.
• Serve scallops with sauce, sprinkle with onions.
• Recommend serving with rice and steamed broccoli florets.

ORANGE GLAZED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• In a small sauce pan add the 3 Tbsp of butter, orange juice, 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp pepper and minced garlic then bring to boil for 2 minutes then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Sit aside.
• Wash and gently dry the scallops then season with the rest of the salt and pepper.
• In a hot frying pan add the olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter to melt then add the scallops let it cook for about 3-4 minutes each side then add the orange glaze then flip one more time.
• Serve with mashed potatoes or fresh steamed veggies.