Scallops With Potatoes And Greens Recipes

SCALLOP AND POTATO SAUTE

Steps:

• In a small skillet over medium heat, cook potatoes in 1 tablespoon oil until golden brown and tender, about 12 minutes. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, heat remaining oil. Cook and stir scallops for 2 minutes. Add garlic and lemon juice; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until scallops are firm and opaque., Add parsley, salt and pepper. Return potatoes to pan; heat through. Serve with lemon if desired.

SIZZLING SEARED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Wash the potatoes, chop into 3cm chunks and cook in a pan of boiling salted water for 12 minutes, or until tender, adding the peas for the last 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pick and finely chop most of the mint leaves and put aside.
• Place a non-stick frying pan on a medium-high heat. Once hot, put 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the remaining mint leaves in to crisp up for 1 minute, then scoop the leaves on to a plate, leaving the oil behind.
• Season the scallops with sea salt and black pepper and fry for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden. Crumble in the black pudding (discarding the skin) so it crisps up alongside.
• Drain the peas and potatoes, return to the pan, mash well with the chopped mint and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, taste and season to perfection.
• Plate up with the scallops and black pudding, drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle over the crispy mint.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH NEW POTATOES AND GREENS

Steps:

• To make the dressing, in a blender or food processor, combine the tofu, lemon zest and juice, mustard, anchovy paste, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Process until smooth.
• With the motor running, slowly add the extra-virgin olive oil.
• Cover and refrigerate until needed.
• Put the potatoes in a saucepan, add water to cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce the heat to medium and cook uncovered, until the potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Drain and let stand until just cool enough to handle.
• Cut each potato in half or quarters, if the potatoes are large.
• In a bowl, toss the potatoes gently with half of the dressing.
• Set aside and keep warm.
• Season the scallops with the salt and black pepper.
• In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Place the scallops in the hot pan and sear on one side until golden, about 1 minute.
• Turn and cook on the other side until the scallops begin to turn opaque at the center, about 1 to 2 minutes longer.
• Remove from the heat.
• To serve, toss the greens with the remaining dressing and divide among individual plates.
• Scatter the potatoes and scallops over the greens.
• Sprinkle with the chives and cracked pepper.
• Serve immediately.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH FLAVOURED GREENS

Steps:

• Heat half the oil in a frying pan. Add the shallots, garlic and lemon zest, and fry gently until soft. Add the greens the anchovies, and cook for 5 mins until the leaves are wilted.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a non-stick pan, then add the scallops and fry for 1-2 mins on each side. Add the butter and lemon juice to the pan and swirl until the butter melts and you have a glossy sauce. Divide the cabbage and scallops between 6 plates and serve with the pan juices spooned over.

SCALLOPS WITH MASHED POTATOES WITH TARRAGON SAUCE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in large pot. Cover with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to boil over high heat. Boil until potatoes are tender when pierced with skewer, about 8 minutes. Drain. Return to pot. Using potato masher, mash potatoes. Mash in 1/4 cup butter. Stir in 2/3 cup milk. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Before serving, stir over medium heat until heated through, adding more milk by tablespoonfuls if dry.)
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Add scallops; sauté until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate; tent with foil. Reserve juices in skillet.
• Place wine and shallots in small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until reduced to glaze, about 3 minutes. Stir in cream; simmer 1 minute. Gradually whisk in remaining 1/4 cup butter. Stir in reserved pan juices. Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons tarragon. Season tarragon sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
• Stir remaining 1/4 cup tarragon into warm mashed potatoes. Divide potatoes among 4 shallow bowls. Place scallops atop mashed potatoes. Drizzle with tarragon sauce and serve.