SEARED SCALLOPS
The first thing to know before making this recipe--which is barely even a recipe, more of a technique for a simple and elegant dish--is to take down your smoke alarm. Okay, maybe don't do that, because it's unsafe. But definitely open the windows and turn on a fan, because you need to have a screaming-hot pan to achieve beautifully sweet sea scallops with a perfectly caramelized sear. A pro kitchen is equipped with 30,000 BTUs of gas and indestructible stainless-steel pans, and we're not afraid to use them. Gird your loins, turn up the heat, and you'll have a chance of capturing scallop magic at home.
Provided by Amanda Freitag
Categories main-dish
Yield makes 12 scallops (6 appetizer servings or 4 entree servings)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place a layer of paper towels on top of a large plate or baking sheet and gently lay the sea scallops on top to rid them of any excess moisture. With the scallops still on the paper towel, grab a large pinch of kosher salt and sprinkle it from a foot or more over the scallops. The height will help distribute the salt evenly.
- Use a pepper grinder to crack fresh black pepper in the same manner, getting every scallop.
- Flip the scallops and season the other side. This is important!
- Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed stainless-steel saute pan over high heat. Do not use nonstick-you'll never achieve the proper caramelization!
- Wait.
- Wait.
- Watch as the pan begins to smoke.
- Now, carefully, because the pan and oil are very hot, use tongs or your fingers to place each scallop individually in the pan, leaving room between them. Once the scallops are in the pan, do not move them or the pan or turn the heat down. You're going to want to, because the pan will be hot and splattering and smoking, but resist! You're getting your hard sear. Don't interfere or the scallops will stick.
- After 2 minutes, use a spatula or tongs to gently turn one of the scallops and assess how dark the sear is. If it's dark brown and caramelized, it's ready to be flipped and seared on the other side for at least 2 minutes more to achieve an identical sear.
- When the scallops have been flipped and seared on both sides, they're fully cooked and ready to eat. Remove them from the pan using tongs or a spatula. Add the butter to the pan and a squeeze of lemon juice and scrape up the bit on the pan to create a sauce. Serve the scallops hot and topped with the pan sauce and another squeeze of fresh lemon juice on top.
SEARED SCALLOPS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: sea scallop, fine sea salt, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, unsalted butter, garlic, dry white wine, fresh chives
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add the oil.
- When the oil is hot, add the scallops and cook until golden brown on one side, 2-3 minutes.
- Gently turn the scallops, and add the butter and garlic to the pan.
- Continue to cook, spooning the butter over the scallops until they are cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
- Add the white wine, cook another 10 seconds.
- Serve with chives.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 0 grams
PAN-SEARED LEMON AND GARLIC SCALLOPS
Scallops have a reputation for being hard to cook correctly, but this recipe is really fast, easy, and oh so tasty. The key is high heat for the sear, a good nonstick pan, and clarified butter. Pairs well with risotto.
Provided by Brian Genest
Categories Seafood Shellfish Scallops
Time 1h20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place scallops in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Cover and let rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Combine 5 tablespoons warm butter, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl; whisk until combined. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- At the same time, remove scallops from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, making sure it does not smoke. Brush scallops with garlic mixture and add to the pan. Cook until the bottoms begin to sear and turn golden, about 2 minutes. Flip scallops, brush with garlic mixture, and cook another 2 minutes. Remove scallops from the heat and let them continue to cook while they rest, off the heat, for 5 more minutes. Plate and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 232.4 mg, Fat 52.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 31.7 g, Sodium 1647.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH FLAVOURED GREENS
Cooking for friends? This sophisticated starter is a taste sensation with lemon, anchovies and garlic packing a punch
Provided by Tom Kerridge
Categories Canapes, Dinner
Time 25m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 1.33 milligram of sodium
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH BITTER GREENS, FRIED SHALLOTS AND ANDOUILLE
Steps:
- In a heavy skillet, heat about 2 inches of oil to 350 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, add the flour and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss the sliced shallots in the flour and shake off any excess. Fry the shallots until golden brown and crispy, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel.
- Whisk together, the sherry vinegar, and Dijon mustard in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil. Season dressing, to taste, with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the sausage and saute until crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove the sausage to a paper towel lined plate.
- Season the scallops with salt and pepper, to taste, and add to the pan that was used for the andouille was cooked in. Sear the scallops until caramelized on both sides, no more than 2 or 3 minutes per side.
- Toss all the greens in a large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide the salad among 4 plates. Top each salad with 3 scallops and garnish with the sausage, chives and the fried shallots.
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH NEW POTATOES AND GREENS
This warm salad makes for a quick, light supper. Be careful not to overcook the scallops, or they'll lose their subtle texture. If you can, make the lemon dressing earlier in the day to allow flavors to blend.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Potato
Time 43m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.6, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 47.8, Sodium 582.8, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 26.7
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH PINEAPPLE, GINGER AND LEMON GRASS SALSA
I'm still on my healthy eating kick to get in shape for the summer, but refuse to resign myself to just baked chicken breasts and steamed broccoli. This recipe was exactly what I needed tonight - something that involves a little bit of real cooking, fresh seafood, and a ton of flavor. I will have to keep this one in mind for the upcoming summer evenings. If scallops aren't your thing, try this recipe with jumbo prawns, calamari, or even grilled octopus!
Provided by Seattle Food Geek
Categories Seafood Shellfish Scallops
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the shallot and 1 pinch of salt; cook and stir until the shallot has softened, about 5 minutes. Stir shallot, pineapple, ginger, lemon grass, cilantro, honey, vinegar, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, extra virgin olive oil, and salt to taste, together in a bowl. Set aside.
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans, recover, and steam until just tender, 2 to 6 minutes depending on thickness. Immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the green beans are cold, drain well, and set aside.
- Heat the safflower oil in a large skillet over high heat. Thoroughly dry each scallop. Once light wisps of smoke are visible in the safflower oil, carefully place the scallops in the skillet. Sear the scallops until golden brown without moving them, about 1 minute. Flip the scallop and cook until desired doneness, about 90 seconds. Turn of the heat and remove scallops from the skillet. Toss green beans into the still-hot skillet for 1 minute. Serve scallops over green beans and top with pineapple salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 500.1 mg, Sugar 6 g
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