SEA SCALLOPS WITH CIDER GLAZE AND CAULIFLOWER TWO WAYS

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Sea Scallops With Cider Glaze and Cauliflower Two Ways image

Provided by Floyd Cardoz

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 cups fresh apple cider
1 teaspoon minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1/2 inch piece dried pasilla or chipotle chile pepper
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 tablespoon sliced shallots
3 cups stalks and stems from cauliflowers and broccoli
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes or hot red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cups cauliflower, cut into 1 1/2-inch florets
3 cups Romanesco broccoli, purple cauliflower or other broccoli, cut into 1 1/2-inch florets
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 small sprig rosemary
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 sprigs thyme
20 large sea scallops
1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • For the glaze: In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, shallots, ginger, chile pepper and vinegar. Place over high heat until reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, discard the chile, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside and keep warm.
  • For the purée: Place a large saucepan over moderate heat. Add the canola oil and the cumin, and heat until shimmering. Add the shallots and ginger, and cook for 1 minute. Add the cauliflower trimmings and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Add Aleppo pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the trimmings to a food processor with about 1/2 the liquid. Process until smooth, adding liquid from the saucepan as needed to make a thick but pourable purée. Set aside and keep warm.
  • For the roasted cauliflower: Place a medium skillet over moderate heat. Add the canola oil and the cauliflower and Romanesco broccoli. Stir, uncovered, until coated with oil, about 1 minute. Cover and continue to cook until beginning to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onion, ginger, rosemary and thyme. Stir, cover and cook for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
  • For the scallops: Pat scallops dry with a towel. Heat a skillet over high heat; when hot, turn heat off and add oil. After a moment, add the scallops and return to high heat. Cook until well seared on each side, about 3 minutes a side.
  • Place some purée on one side of each of 4 plates. Top with the roasted cauliflower and broccoli. Place scallops on the other side. Drizzle with glaze.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 603, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1944 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Vergena Brooks
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This was my first time cooking scallops and they turned out amazing. The glaze was so flavorful and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


pervez khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops turned out great. The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's just a personal preference.


nkosinathi more yoh
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This was a hit at my dinner party. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the glaze was to die for. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Fast Sky
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the glaze was delicious. I would recommend cooking the scallops for less time next time.


Abraham Mansion
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the glaze was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Praw Deep
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The scallops were a bit bland, but the glaze was delicious. I would recommend adding some more seasoning to the scallops next time.


Bring Linda
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This was my first time cooking scallops and they turned out amazing. The glaze was so flavorful and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Subal Subal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops turned out great. The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's just a personal preference.


Rdx: robiul Islam
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This was a hit at my dinner party. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the glaze was to die for. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sierra Gray
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the glaze was delicious. I would recommend cooking the scallops for less time next time.


Salah Sabah
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the glaze was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


aqab khan minawaal
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The scallops were a bit bland, but the glaze was delicious. I would recommend adding some more seasoning to the scallops next time.


Afe Rotimi
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This was my first time cooking scallops and they turned out amazing. The glaze was so flavorful and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Khaksb Khdbdb
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops turned out great. The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's just a personal preference.


John Pelegrino
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the glaze was to die for. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


rj hj
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the glaze was delicious. I would recommend cooking the scallops for less time next time.


Eiko Chan
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the glaze was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


robiul Shak
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well the cider glaze paired with the scallops. The glaze was sweet and tangy, and it complemented the delicate flavor of the scallops perfectly.