SAUTEED SCALLOPS WITH FENNEL COMPOTE IN CURRY SAUCE

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Categories     Shellfish     Sauté     Scallop     Curry     Fennel     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6 as an appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 16

For compote
3 tablespoons butter
3 fennel bulbs, trimmed, thinly sliced
1 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt broth
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
For sauce
1 1/2-cups bottled clam juice
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 large mushrooms, sliced
1 large shallot, sliced
2 tablespoons dry vermouth
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup whipping cream
7 tablespoons butter
24 sea scallops

Steps:

  • Make compote:
  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add fennel; sauté until tender, about 12 minutes. Add stock, sugar and lemon. Simmer until fennel is very tender and mixture is thick, stirring often, about 20 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead; chill.)
  • Make sauce:
  • Boil first 6 ingredients in medium saucepan until liquid is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 20 minutes. Add cream; boil until liquid is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Strain sauce into small saucepan. Bring to simmer. Remove from heat. Gradually add 5 tablespoons butter, whisking just until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and sauté until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Rewarm fennel. Divide among 6 plates. Surround with scallops. Spoon sauce around scallops.

Alice Amoah
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This dish was a disappointment. The scallops were overcooked and the fennel compote was bland. The curry sauce was the only saving grace.


Gay Air Conditioner
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This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were perfectly cooked and the fennel compote was a perfect complement. The curry sauce was creamy and flavorful. Highly recommend!


Jody Cobos
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The scallops were a bit tough, but the fennel compote and curry sauce were delicious. I'll try again with fresher scallops.


Saleh Saleh
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Fantastic recipe! The scallops were tender and juicy, the fennel compote was flavorful and the curry sauce was rich and creamy. Will definitely be making this again.


Sami name Editing KING
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The scallops were cooked to perfection and the fennel compote was a delightful surprise. The curry sauce was a bit too spicy for me, but overall a great dish.


Kashif Bhatti
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Easy and elegant recipe. The scallops were cooked beautifully and the fennel compote added a touch of sophistication. The curry sauce was a bit bland for my taste, but still a great dish.


Jamie Wilkes
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Followed the recipe and the scallops turned out perfectly. The fennel compote was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the curry sauce was delicious. Will try again with less sugar in the compote.


Khalid Sadiq
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The scallops were succulent and the fennel compote was a unique and flavorful addition. The curry sauce was creamy and rich. Highly recommend!


Edward Rivera olmeda
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the fennel compote and curry sauce were delicious. I'll try again with a shorter cooking time for the scallops.


Baz khan Chandio
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The scallops were cooked to perfection and the fennel compote was a great addition. The curry sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed the dish.


Miriam Roman olvera
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Easy to follow recipe with stunning results. The scallops were succulent and the fennel compote was a perfect complement. The curry sauce added a touch of warmth and spice. Will definitely make this again!


LaQweisha Lee
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This recipe was a delightful journey of flavors. The scallops were perfectly cooked, tender and juicy, while the fennel compote added a touch of sweetness and crunch. The curry sauce tied everything together with its rich and aromatic taste. I highly