Best 4 Crispy Scallops With Tarragon Cream Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to savor the delectable Crispy Scallops with Tarragon Cream, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish, meticulously crafted with plump scallops seared to golden perfection and enveloped in a velvety tarragon cream sauce, promises an extraordinary dining experience. Accompanying this main course is a medley of culinary delights, including a refreshing Heirloom Tomato Salad that bursts with vibrant colors and flavors, Rustic Bread brimming with warm, crusty goodness, and a luscious Blueberry Tart that offers a sweet and tangy finale to your meal. Each recipe is carefully curated to provide a harmonious balance of flavors and textures, ensuring a memorable gastronomic adventure.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SCALLOPS WITH TARRAGON CREAM AND WILTED BUTTER LETTUCE



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Milk/Cream     Leafy Green     Herb     Appetizer     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Scallop     Fall     Tarragon     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, divided
1/4 cup minced shallots
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup whipping cream
4 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons Pernod or other aniseflavored liqueur (optional)
8 large sea scallops, patted dry
1 small head of butter lettuce, leaves separated

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté 3 minutes. Add wine; boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add cream, 3 teaspoons tarragon, and Pernod, if using. Simmer until sauce coats back of spoon, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper; cook until brown and almost cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to plate. Add lettuce to drippings in skillet; toss until beginning to wilt, about 1 minute. Spoon sauce onto 2 plates; divide lettuce between plates. Place 4 scallops on each plate; sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon tarragon.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH TARRAGON CREAM



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Categories     Sauté     Scallop     Spring     Tarragon     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 pounds (about 20) large sea scallops
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 cup low-fat (1%) milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Pat scallops dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add scallops and cook until brown on bottom, about 3minutes. Turn scallops over and cook until opaque in center, about 1 minute longer. Transfer scallops to plate. Tent with foil.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in same skillet. Add flour, stir 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer until thick and smooth, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Stir in tarragon and any juices from scallops on plate. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon onto plates. Arrange scallops, brown side up, atop sauce.

PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH TARRAGON WHITE WINE SAUCE



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This is one of those elegant meals that are simple and quick to make. If you are using frozen scallops thaw first. The oil should be hot before adding the scallops to keep them from sticking to the pan. Don't turn the scallops to soon or they will stick and tear. Only turn once when they are cooking otherwise the meat will dry out. Found this in Canadian Living.

Provided by heather in Ont

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 medium sea scallops (approx 8 oz.)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup whipping cream, 35%
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Pull muscle off each scallop; discard. Pat scallops dry; dredge with cornstarch.
  • In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; sear scallops until opaque and crispy brown on both sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plate. Wash out skillet.
  • Tarragon White Wine Sauce:.
  • In same skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook shallot, salt and pepper; until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add wine; cook, stirring until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add cream; cook, stirring until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Stir in tarragon and chives. The sauce is ready when it coats the back of a spoon.
  • Return scallops to pan; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.7, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 39.9, Sodium 232.2, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 6.8

TARRAGON LOVER'S SCALLOPS



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Lightly browned sea scallops complemented by a smooth brown butter sauce with fresh tarragon. All you fans of tarragon, this is the recipe for you!

Provided by Stompy

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
5 tablespoons butter, divided
1 ½ pounds sea scallops, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon salt to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup dry white wine
1 lemon, zested
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Place half of the scallops in the skillet without crowding; cook until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove scallops to a plate. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon butter in the skillet, and cook remaining scallops. Remove to plate.
  • Wipe out skillet, and return skillet to medium heat. Pour in wine, and boil 1 or 2 minutes, until reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Reduce heat to low, and whisk in the remaining 4 tablespoons butter; just softening butter to form a smooth sauce. Stir in salt, lemon zest, and tarragon. Pour sauce over scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 959.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Tips:

  • To ensure the scallops are crispy, pat them dry with paper towels before searing.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or pan to prevent the scallops from sticking.
  • Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  • To make the tarragon cream, use fresh tarragon leaves for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or yogurt.
  • Serve the scallops immediately with the tarragon cream and your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

These crispy scallops with tarragon cream are a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the tarragon cream adds a light and flavorful touch. Serve this dish with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

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