SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH LIME-GINGER SAUCE AND CARAMELIZED ENDIVE

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Seared Sea Scallops With Lime-Ginger Sauce and Caramelized Endive image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield Six first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 heads Belgian endive, halved lengthwise
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound sea scallops
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 shallot, peeled and minced
1/2 clove garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
6 tablespoons imported white port or dry white wine
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Cayenne pepper to taste
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 large ripe tomato, peeled, seeded and diced small

Steps:

  • To make the endive, melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Season the endive with salt and pepper and place cut side down in the skillet. Cook until lightly browned on the bottom, about 8 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the sugar and lime juice over the top and cook, turning occasionally, until the endive are caramelized and tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes longer. Cover and keep warm (can be prepared ahead and reheated in the oven).
  • To make the scallops, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper, place them in the skillet and sear until lightly browned and warm in the center, about 1 minute per side.
  • To make the sauce, combine the shallot, garlic, ginger, lime juice and port in a nonreactive saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer until nearly all of the liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add the cream, bring to a boil and remove from the heat. Whisk in the butter a few pieces at a time until all is incorporated. Strain the sauce and season with salt, pepper and a touch of cayenne. Keep warm.
  • To serve, place 1 endive half on each of 6 plates. Divide the scallops among the plates and spoon the sauce over and around them. Sprinkle with the scallions and tomato. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 253, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 439 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Joe Escobar
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This was the perfect dish for a special occasion. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Matt “Storm Chaser” Junior
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This dish was a keeper! The scallops were succulent and the sauce was divine. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


MD Ruhan Molla
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed these scallops. The sauce was amazing and the caramelized endive was a nice touch.


Faisal Rihani
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This recipe was easy to follow and the scallops turned out great! The sauce was delicious and the caramelized endive added a nice touch.


Gelaneh Kululo
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The scallops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Azogo Dirilical
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This was the best scallop dish I've ever had! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Kiwala Shakirah
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I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and money.


Anne Sharely
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This dish was a disappointment. The scallops were tough and the sauce was watery.


mursalinkhanmur28 mursalinkhanmur28
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The scallops were a bit bland and the sauce was a little too sweet.


Jennifer Bentum
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This dish was a little too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less ginger next time.


Akhtar Akhtar
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my scallops turned out overcooked. The sauce was good, though.


Paula Alfaro
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I made a few modifications to this recipe and it turned out great! I used a different type of ginger and added some chopped cilantro. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Ssg Reverand Eagle
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This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were succulent and the sauce was divine. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Mr sahed
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is to die for.


Sisay Abebe
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed these scallops. The sauce was amazing and the caramelized endive was a nice touch.


Jamal Jamal
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This recipe was easy to follow and the scallops turned out great! I substituted lemon for lime and it was still delicious.


Olamilekan Nuraen
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the scallops and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Christina Stephenson
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These seared scallops were cooked to perfection! The lime-ginger sauce added a delicious tangy flavor, while the caramelized endive provided a nice crunchy texture. I will definitely be making this dish again!


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