CURRIED SCALLOPS WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE AND SALMON PEARLS

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Curried Scallops with Cucumber Sauce and Salmon Pearls image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 27m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 medium cucumber, hot house variety
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
*2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup light sesame oil
1/4 cup almond oil
6 dry pack sea scallops, side muscle removed
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup curry powder
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 bunches watercress, to garnish
6 scallop shells, to plate
6 tablespoons salmon caviar
Chive flowers

Steps:

  • With a paring knife, remove the skin from the outside of the cucumber. Coarsely chop the skin. Discard the remaining cucumber or reserve for another use. In a blender, puree the cucumber, parsley, and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Add the egg yolks and sugar and blend for 30 seconds to combine. With the blender running, add the oils in a slow steady stream to form an emulsion. Season, to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Season the scallops with salt and pepper and set aside. Place the curry powder in a small saute pan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook for 30 seconds or just until you can really smell the curry. Immediately remove from the pan and place in a shallow bowl or plate. Add the flour and mix well. Dredge the scallops in the curry mixture, shaking off any excess. Set aside on a clean plate.
  • Heat a large saute pan over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the peanut oil and heat just to smoking. Add the scallops and saute for 30 seconds. Turn the scallops and add the butter and saute for an additional 30 seconds on the second side. Remove from the pan to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Place a small pile of watercress on 6 plates. Top the watercress with a scallop shell. Place some sauce in each scallop shell. Top with 1 scallop. Garnish with 1 tablespoon salmon caviar and chive flowers.

Ann Nyambura
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Florence Matiyenga
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The scallops were tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The salmon pearls were a nice touch.


Hama Hbacha
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I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked well and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Sajit Rain
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This was one of the best scallop dishes I've ever had! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Lunar
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less salt in the sauce.


michael fernandez
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend cooking the scallops for a shorter amount of time.


Issa K Conteh
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The scallops were cooked well and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend using less curry powder if you don't like spicy food.


Nabila Khanom
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The scallops were tender and juicy and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The salmon pearls were a nice addition and added a bit of crunch.


Sagari Dinuka
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Yum! The combination of flavors in this dish was amazing. The curry was flavorful but not too spicy and the cucumber sauce was refreshing and light. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the salmon pearls added a nice pop of texture.


Enhlerh Zikhaly
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This dish was an absolute delight! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the cucumber sauce was a perfect complement. The salmon pearls added a nice touch of elegance. I will definitely be making this again!