SCALLOPS IN SAFFRON MAYONNAISE

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Categories     Shellfish     Sauté     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Scallop     Saffron     Lettuce     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 24 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound sea scallops, cut horizontally into 1/3-inch rounds, rinsed and drained
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
1 large egg at room temperature
5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
about 3 heads of Bibb lettuce or other small-leafed lettuce, separated into leaves, rinsed, and spun dry
1 small carrot, cut into fine julienne strips
1 small bunch of chives, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a large skillet cook the scallops in 1 tablespoon of the oil, covered, over moderately high heat, shaking the skillet occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are just cooked through. Let the scallops cool in a bowl, covered loosely.
  • In a small bowl combine the saffron with 2 teaspoons hot water. In a blender or food processor blend together the egg, the lemon, juice, the mustard, the salt, and the pepper, with the motor running add the remaining 1 cup oil in a slow stream, and blend the mayonnaise until it is emulsified. Stir in the saffron mixture and salt to taste. Dip each scallop round, patted dry, into the saffron mayonnaise, coating it well, arrange it on a lettuce leaf, and garnish each hors d'oeuvre with some of the carrot and chives. (Any remaining saffron mayonnaise may be used as a dipping sauce for vegetables.)

Corey Jordan
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have added more spices.


Ehsen Shah
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The scallops were cooked perfectly and the saffron mayonnaise was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again.


Cfx
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler seafood dishes.


Samuel Emelife
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The saffron mayonnaise is so addictive!


Si Maruf
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These scallops were cooked perfectly and the saffron mayonnaise was delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Bhai Khan
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The saffron mayonnaise was a bit too overpowering for my taste. I think I would have preferred a simpler sauce.


Hassam Abbasi abbasi
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This dish was easy to make and very impressive. My guests raved about it.


Milan Rai
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The saffron mayonnaise was the perfect complement to the delicate flavor of the scallops.


Solina Doucet
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have added more spices.


Nyerere Shem
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The scallops were cooked perfectly and the saffron mayonnaise was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again.


Irshad Irshad
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler seafood dishes.


Riday
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The saffron mayonnaise is so addictive!


Heera G
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These scallops were cooked perfectly and the saffron mayonnaise was delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Julia Emad
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The saffron mayonnaise was a bit too overpowering for my taste. I think I would have preferred a simpler sauce.


Prem Chopra
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This dish was easy to make and very impressive. My guests raved about it.


MD:forhad ah
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I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The saffron mayonnaise was the perfect complement to the delicate flavor of the scallops.


Loveme Love
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the saffron mayonnaise was amazing.


Shanga
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These scallops were cooked to perfection, and the saffron mayonnaise added a delicious, unique flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again!