Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Bay Scallops with Polenta, Wild Mushrooms, Sherry, and Parsley Bread Crumbs. This dish tantalizes the taste buds with its exquisite combination of flavors and textures. Perfectly seared bay scallops rest atop creamy polenta, while wild mushrooms add an earthy depth of flavor. The rich sherry sauce complements the seafood and mushrooms, creating a harmonious union of flavors. Crispy parsley bread crumbs provide a delightful textural contrast, adding a touch of herbaceousness to each bite. This recipe is a symphony of flavors and textures, sure to impress even the most discerning palate.
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BAY SCALLOPS WITH POLENTA, WILD MUSHROOMS, SHERRY AND PARSLEY BR
Rich flavors and varied textures make this dish absolutely incredible. I found this last week from an old Bon Appetit magazine that I kept and made it again... (yes, it's a stolen recipe, not one I've created but I HAD to share this for everyone to try) Lucious is the best way I could describe this. It's from February 2004 Valentine's issue and would be a great romantic meal for your and two other couples or half everything and make it for just the two of you, and have leftovers! (I made this with cremini's and shitake. I did NOT have "amontillado Sherry" but used a good quality dry sherry)
Provided by CHRISSYG
Categories Grains
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Toss breadcrumbs with olive oil and parsley in medium bowl to blend.
- Spread onto rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake until golden and crunchy, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
- (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool completely. Store in airtight container at room temperature.) Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add mushrooms and thyme.
- Sauté until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes.
- Add green onions; sauté 1 minute.
- Add Sherry; boil until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
- Add broth.
- Boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
- Add cream; simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Bring 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
- Gradually whisk in polenta.
- Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cook polenta until tender, adding more water as needed if too thick, and whisking frequently, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons butter.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover to keep warm.
- Reheat mushroom mixture.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in another large skillet over high heat.
- Add scallops and sauté until just translucent in center, about 1 minute.
- Stir scallops and juices into mushrooms.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide polenta among 6 plates.
- Spoon scallop mixture over polenta, sprinkle breadcrumbs over, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.2, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 84.4, Sodium 672, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 19.5
BAY SCALLOPS WITH POLENTA, WILD MUSHROOMS, SHERRY, AND PARSLEY BREAD CRUMBS
Categories Shellfish Appetizer Sauté Valentine's Day Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss breadcrumbs with olive oil and parsley in medium bowl to blend. Spread onto rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden and crunchy, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool completely. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and thyme. Sauté until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Add green onions; sauté 1 minute. Add Sherry; boil until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Add broth. Boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add cream; simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Bring 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook polenta until tender, adding more water as needed if too thick, and whisking frequently, about 20 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
- Reheat mushroom mixture. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in another large skillet over high heat. Add scallops and sauté until just translucent in center, about 1 minute. Stir scallops and juices into mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide polenta among 6 plates. Spoon scallop mixture over polenta, sprinkle breadcrumbs over, and serve.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh bay scallops. If using frozen scallops, thaw them completely before cooking.
- To prevent the scallops from overcooking, cook them over medium-high heat and stir frequently.
- Be careful not to overcook the polenta. It should be creamy and slightly firm, but not too thick or mushy.
- If you don't have wild mushrooms, you can use a combination of cremini and shiitake mushrooms.
- Sherry adds a delicious flavor to the dish, but you can use white wine or chicken broth if you don't have any on hand.
- Parsley breadcrumbs add a nice crunch and flavor to the dish. You can make your own breadcrumbs or use store-bought.
Conclusion:
This bay scallops with polenta, wild mushrooms, sherry, and parsley breadcrumbs is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the polenta is creamy and flavorful. The wild mushrooms add a nice earthy flavor and the sherry adds a touch of sweetness. The parsley breadcrumbs add a nice crunch and flavor to the dish. This dish is sure to impress your guests!
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