SEA SCALLOPS WITH RED PEPPER CREAM
The sweet tastes of sea scallops and red peppers combine in this elegant-enough-for-company entree. Delicious served with Recipe #232339. Originally from an October 1984 issue of Bon Appetit featuring Indian Summer Menus. Make the Red Pepper Puree before starting the scallops.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For Sea Scallops.
- Heat butter in heavy large skillet over high heat.
- Add scallops, salt and pepper and stir until just opaque, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer scallops to bowl, using slotted spoon.
- Add wine and sherry to skillet and boil until reduced to syrup, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes.
- Whisk in cream and any juices in scallop bowl.
- Boil until thickened to sauce-like consistency, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk in Red Pepper Puree and heat through.
- Stir in scallops, adjust seasoning and serve immediately.
- For Red Pepper Puree (makes about 1 cup).
- Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in all remaining ingredients, cover and cook until very soft, stirring occasionally, about 50 minutes.
- Uncover pan, increase heat to medium and stir until all liquid evaporates and peppers just begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Puree peppers through medium blade of food mill, discarding skins.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator 1 week or frozen.
- Peppers can also be charred and skins removed.
- Proceed with recipe and puree in blender or processor.
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Amjed Razak
amjedrazak70@yahoo.comOverall, this is a great recipe. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Pappa Raziy
raziy-p60@yahoo.comThis recipe is a little too spicy for my taste. I'll have to reduce the amount of red pepper next time.
Evan Akash
akash.evan73@yahoo.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my scallops turned out a little rubbery. I'll have to try again.
Johnnie Streeter
s_johnnie45@yahoo.comThe red pepper cream sauce is so rich and creamy. It's the perfect complement to the scallops.
Md Neloy
m19@yahoo.comI love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight.
Mostahid Islam
mostahid.i@aol.comThis recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Sameer Jutt
s-jutt8@gmail.comI made this dish for my wife for our anniversary and she loved it. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the red pepper cream sauce was very romantic.
Thobeka Nomonde
nomonde_thobeka@hotmail.frI'm not a professional chef, but this dish turned out like it was made in a restaurant. I was very impressed with the results.
Keri Sikora
k_s18@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The scallops cook in just a few minutes and the red pepper cream sauce is very easy to make.
Chevery Mohammad
c-m84@gmail.comI loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The scallops were perfectly cooked and the red pepper cream sauce was rich and creamy.
MD NAHID khan
mkhan20@hotmail.co.ukThis dish was easy to make and turned out so elegant. I'm definitely going to make it again.
sarswti paneru
paneru_s@hotmail.frI was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of red peppers, but I'm so glad I did. The red pepper cream sauce was amazing and the scallops were cooked perfectly.
Nick Kairo
kairo@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook scallops, and this recipe did not disappoint. The red pepper cream sauce was a nice change from the usual butter and lemon sauce.
fathima zaina
fathimazaina63@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The scallops are elegant and the red pepper cream sauce is very impressive.
Maria Ortega
ortega_m96@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the scallops turned out beautifully. The red pepper cream sauce was a perfect complement to the delicate flavor of the scallops.
LIL_TUTTLE _55
_lil_tuttle@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I loved this dish. The scallops were tender and flavorful, and the red pepper cream sauce was rich and creamy without being too heavy.
Ayishatu Sani
s99@hotmail.comThese scallops were cooked to perfection and the red pepper cream sauce was divine. I highly recommend this recipe.