Best 6 Pan Seared Digby Scallops With Grand Marnier Haskap Sauce Recipes

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Calling all seafood lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the sea with our pan-seared Digby scallops recipe. These succulent morsels from the icy waters of the Bay of Fundy are known for their delicate sweetness and tender texture. In this recipe, we'll sear them to perfection, creating a golden-brown crust while preserving their tender, juicy interior.

Accompanying these delectable scallops is a luscious Grand Marnier haskap sauce, a harmonious blend of citrus and berry flavors. The sauce is crafted with fresh haskap berries, renowned for their vibrant purple hue and sweet-tart flavor, complemented by the aromatic essence of Grand Marnier. The resulting sauce is a delightful drizzle that elevates the scallops to an unforgettable gastronomic experience.

Alongside the main course, we'll also guide you through two additional recipes that pay homage to the bounty of the sea: a refreshing cucumber-mint salad and a rich and flavorful seafood bisque. The salad offers a crisp and refreshing contrast to the savory scallops, while the bisque is a warm and comforting dish that showcases the essence of the ocean.

These recipes, presented in a step-by-step format, are designed for home cooks of all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary adventure, we'll provide you with the tools and techniques to create a memorable meal that celebrates the wonders of the sea. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and let's embark on a culinary voyage that will leave your taste buds craving more!

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

SEARED SCALLOPS



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For a seafood supper tonight, try Alton Brown's foolproof Seared Scallops recipe. The trick is to add a touch of butter to the pan for a golden sear.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 8m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 to 1 1/4 pounds dry sea scallops, approximately 16
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
  • Add the butter and oil to a 12 to 14-inch saute pan on high heat. Salt and pepper the scallops. Once the fat begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they are not touching each other. Sear the scallops for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. The scallops should have a 1/4-inch golden crust on each side while still being translucent in the center. Serve immediately.

SCALLOPS WITH GRAND MARNIER



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Scallops are easy, delicious and elegant. These are not your typical fried or broiled. Grand Marnier is an orange liquor and when combined with cream, wine and orange juice makes for a wonderfully different experience! These have a nice fresh citrusy flavor and are so very easy! Serve with wild rice on the side.

Provided by Allison Hazell

Categories     Seafood

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb sea scallops- halved if huge :-)
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 c minced shallots
1 1/2 c chicken broth
1/2 c dry white wine
1/3 c orange juice
1/4 c grand marnier
1 c heavy cream
1 tsp grated orange rind

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet, cook the scallops seasoned with salt and pepper in 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter over moderately high heat for 1 minute, stirring.
  • 2. Cover the skillet and cook the scallops, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes more, or until they are opague and just firm. With a slotted spoon transfer the scallops to a large plate and cover to keep them warm.
  • 3. Add the shallots to the skillet and cook them, stirring for 1 minute. Add the broth, wine, juice and Grand Marnier, and boil the mixture until it is reduced to about 2/3 cup.
  • 4. Add the heavy cream and simmer the mixture until it is lightly thickened.
  • 5. Over moderatley high heat, whisk the remaining butterand orange rind and season the sauce with lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Pour any accumulated juices from the scallops into the sauce.
  • 6. Divide the scallops among "coquille" shells, (ramekins) and spoon the sauce over them.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH PAN SAUCE



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Seven ingredients and one skillet lead the way to home cooking that's as good as anything you'll eat in restaurants.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallop     Butter     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Chive     White Wine

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup dry white wine or water, or more as needed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Cut 2 tablespoons of the butter into pea-sized pieces, put it on a small plate, and stick it in the freezer. Heat a large skillet over medium-heat high for 3 or 4 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the olive oil and wait for the butter to melt.
  • Pat the scallops dry with paper towels, add them to the pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper; work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the skillet. Cook, turning once, until they are well browned on both sides but not quite cooked through, 2 minutes per side (less if the scallops are under 1 inch across; more if they're over). Transfer the scallops to a plate.
  • Stir in the garlic, lemon juice, and wine and scrape all the brown bits off the bottom of the skillet with a spatula. Lower the heat to medium and cook until the liquid in the skillet thickens, a minute or two, then whisk in the butter you chilled in the freezer, one bit at a time, to make a creamy sauce, adding another tablespoon or two of liquid if necessary.
  • Return the scallops to the skillet and add the chives. Adjust the heat so the sauce bubbles gently and toss to coat the scallops with the sauce. To serve, transfer the scallops to a platter and spoon the sauce over all.
  • Variation:
  • Seared Scallops With Cherry Tomatoes and Basil: Skip the lemon juice. Cut 1 pint cherry tomatoes in half. Add the tomatoes with the garlic and wine and cook until they wrinkle a bit and release their juice, 2 or 3 minutes. Use chopped fresh basil leaves instead of chives.
  • Cooks' Notes
  • Releasing From The Pan: The scallops will offer no resistance when they're ready to turn. Press down gently while the scallops cook to encourage full contact with the pan, then listen for a hiss: That's moisture heating and evaporating.
  • Getting A Good Sear: The idea is to brown the scallops well on both sides without overcooking them, so keep the heat as high as you can without creating too much smoke.
  • Building Sauce With Butter: After you add the liquid and deglaze the pan, the addition of butter develops fantastic creaminess and richness.
  • Finishing The Dish: As soon as the scallops are cooked through completely and coated with the sauce, remove the pan from the heat; they will continue to cook. Nick-and-peek into one if you need to check for doneness.

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS



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Delish!!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Seafood

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 lb scallops, i buy the large ones
1/4 c chicken broth

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine salt and sugar. Rinse and pat dry scallops. Season both sides with salt-sugar mixture. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Place scallops in pan and sear on each side for 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer opaque; remove from pan. Add chicken broth and scrape the bits from the bottom of the pan. Serve over scallops.

PAN-SEARED LEMON AND GARLIC SCALLOPS



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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

12 medium sea scallops
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
5 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee), warm
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee)

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

PAN SEARED DIGBY SCALLOPS WITH GRAND MARNIER HASKAP SAUCE



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Categories     Salad     Berry     Citrus     Leafy Green     Shellfish     Appetizer     Sauté     Christmas     Cocktail Party     Thanksgiving     Valentine's Day     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Wedding     Backyard BBQ     Lunch     Orange     Fall     Winter     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Edible Gift     Potluck

Yield 2 people

Number Of Ingredients 16

Salad
Local salad mix shoots. One large handful.
12 dried haskaps
6 roasted squash seeds (optional)
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce
1/4 cup (50 grams) frozen haskap berries
1/2 medium white onion or 1 shallot. Finely chopped.
1 ounce Grand Marnier
2 tablespoons of butter
2 ounces of freshly squeezed grapefruit
Scallops
6 large fresh Digby scallops at room temp.
1 tablespoon butter
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Sauce Heat a small stainless steel sauce pan on medium heat. Add butter and let bubble, put in onion and a pinch of salt. Sweat onions until transparent, (approx 1-2 min) then add Grand Marnier to deglaze. Add frozen haskaps and let come to a simmer, pour in grapefruit juice and let simmer until desired thickness is reached (1-2 min). Remove from heat. Scallops Heat a cast iron or stainless steel pan on medium/high heat. Season scallops on one side with a pinch of salt and a few cranks of the pepper mill. Add butter to the pan, when it just starts to brown add scallops seasoned side down. Sear for 1 - 2 mins on each side. Scallops should be warm in center though not cooked through for best flavor. Salad While your sauce and scallops are cooking, place greens into a salad bowl. Drizzle oil and grapefruit juice over the greens, sprinkle a pinch of salt and a few cranks of the pepper mill and lightly toss with your hands. Gently place greens slightly off centered on your plate and garnish the top with dried haskaps and seeds. Using tongs place scallops beside the salad and spoon Haskap sauce onto the center scallop, letting the sauce run a bit on your plate leaving a couple of scallops exposed for a great presentation.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality scallops for the best flavor and texture.
  • Pat the scallops dry before searing them to prevent splattering.
  • Sear the scallops in a hot pan with a little oil or butter for a nice golden crust.
  • Do not overcook the scallops, as they will become tough and rubbery.
  • Serve the scallops immediately with your favorite sauce.

Conclusion:

Pan-seared Digby scallops with Grand Marnier haskap sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to impress your guests. Additional tips for making this dish:
  • If you cannot find Digby scallops, you can use another type of fresh scallop.
  • You can substitute orange liqueur for Grand Marnier, if desired.
  • If you do not have haskap berries, you can use another type of berry, such as raspberries or blueberries.
  • Serve the scallops with a side of steamed vegetables or rice.

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