Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the delicate flavors of salmon and scallops, perfectly complemented by a luscious tarragon cream sauce. This tantalizing dish, presented with three variations – classic, keto, and air fryer – promises an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Whether you're seeking a timeless rendition, a low-carb adaptation, or a healthier alternative, these recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences and cooking methods. Prepare to delight your palate with the harmonious blend of tender salmon, succulent scallops, and the velvety embrace of tarragon-infused cream sauce. Embark on this culinary journey and discover the perfect recipe to suit your taste and dietary needs.
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CRISPY SCALLOPS WITH TARRAGON CREAM
You'll flip for these tender, crisp-coated scallops. The ridiculously easy, creamy tarragon sauce truly makes this dish a star. Utterly brilliant! -Karen Kuebler, Dallas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and potato flakes. Dip scallops in egg mixture, then coat with crumb mixture., Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook scallops in batches until golden brown, 2 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in tarragon. Serve with scallops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Fat 40g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 166mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH TARRAGON CREAM
Steps:
- Pat scallops dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add scallops and cook until brown on bottom, about 3minutes. Turn scallops over and cook until opaque in center, about 1 minute longer. Transfer scallops to plate. Tent with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in same skillet. Add flour, stir 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer until thick and smooth, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Stir in tarragon and any juices from scallops on plate. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon onto plates. Arrange scallops, brown side up, atop sauce.
ROASTED SALMON WITH SCALLOPS AND MUSTARD BUTTER
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Place the salmon piece or fillets skin-side up in a shallow ovenproof dish. Cook in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile gently melt the butter in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in the mustard and dill. Season to taste. Remove the salmon from the oven and arrange the scallops round it, baste with the mustard sauce.
- Return to the oven for a further 5 minutes. Slice the salmon quite thickly and serve on top of the spinach rocket and spoon over the mustard butter.
GLUTEN-FREE PASTA WITH SMOKED SALMON AND TARRAGON CREAM SAUCE
We made this recipe that I found online @ Notta Pasta web site. We had company and we wanted to make something gluten-free. It turned out very well and we enjoyed it throroughly. We were testing for future reference.
Provided by Manami
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 6 Appetizers, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put a large pot of salted water on to boil.
- In skillet over medium high heat, melt the butter.
- Add onions, red pepper flakes (if using), garlic and anchovies.
- Saute for 1 to 2 minutes, breaking up anchovies with back of a spoon.
- Add the smoked salmon and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add the cream, tarragon, salt and pepper. Be careful not to over-salt, as the smoked salmon is quite salty by itself.
- Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat.
- Puree just 1/2 of the sauce in a blender or food processor, being careful of hot splatter.
- Return to skillet with the rest of sauce.
- Meanwhile, the water has come to a boil.
- Add Notta Pasta.
- Boil 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm (al dente).
- Watch cooking time carefully and check for texture.
- Drain and quickly rinse.
- Add to the sauce and toss.
- Serve with grated parmesan and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 906.5, Fat 85.5, SaturatedFat 51.5, Cholesterol 310.2, Sodium 1197.6, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 27.1
SALMON SCALLOPS WITH TARRAGON CREAM
A nice low-fat pasta dish with great tarragon flavor.
Provided by Daily Inspiration S
Categories Other Sauces
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Cook pasta according to package directions and add zucchini to pasta the last 1 minute of cooking. Drain and keep warm.
- 2. Meanwhile, skin fish, if necessary. Rinse fish; pat dry. Cut into 1 inch pieces.
- 3. In a large nonstick skillet, cook and stir fish in hot oil over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from skillet. Add milk, cream cheese, tarragon and pepper to skillet. Cook and whisk until cream cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Return salmon to skillet. Cook and stir gently until heated through. Serve over fettuccine and zucchini.
SALMON WITH TARRAGON SAUCE
Here's a fast and foolproof microwave method for tender salmon steaks covered with a distinctive Dijon and green onion sauce. -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place salmon in a greased 2-qt. microwave-safe dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour wine over top. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove salmon and keep warm., Add butter and onion to the pan juices; cover and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir in the flour, mustard and tarragon until blended; gradually stir in milk. Cook, uncovered for 1-2 minutes or until thickened; stirring every 30 seconds. Serve with salmon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.
SCALLOPS WITH TARRAGON CREAM AND WILTED BUTTER LETTUCE
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Milk/Cream Leafy Green Herb Appetizer Sauté Quick & Easy Low Cal Scallop Fall Tarragon Lettuce Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté 3 minutes. Add wine; boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add cream, 3 teaspoons tarragon, and Pernod, if using. Simmer until sauce coats back of spoon, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper; cook until brown and almost cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to plate. Add lettuce to drippings in skillet; toss until beginning to wilt, about 1 minute. Spoon sauce onto 2 plates; divide lettuce between plates. Place 4 scallops on each plate; sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon tarragon.
TARRAGON LOVER'S SCALLOPS
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Place half of the scallops in the skillet without crowding; cook until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove scallops to a plate. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon butter in the skillet, and cook remaining scallops. Remove to plate.
- Wipe out skillet, and return skillet to medium heat. Pour in wine, and boil 1 or 2 minutes, until reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Reduce heat to low, and whisk in the remaining 4 tablespoons butter; just softening butter to form a smooth sauce. Stir in salt, lemon zest, and tarragon. Pour sauce over scallops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 959.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
SALMON SCALLOPS WITH TARRAGON CREAM
This recipe calls for salmon cut into coin-size scallops which are quick-fried and then coated in a low-fat cream sauce. Recipe is from B H & G Fresh & Simple. Cook time does not include time for cooking pasta.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, add zucchini to pasta the last 1 minute of cooking. Drain and keep warm. Meanwhile, skin fish, if necessary. Rinse fish; pat dry. Cut into 1 inch pieces.
- In a large nonstick skillet cook and stir fish in hot oil over medium-high heat for 3 - 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from skillet. Add milk, cream cheese, tarragon and pepper to skillet. Cook and whisk until cream cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Return salmon to skillet. Cook and stir gently until heated through. Serve over fettuccine and zucchini.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.3, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 134.2, Sodium 204.1, Carbohydrate 68.4, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 7.4, Protein 39.5
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
- Season the salmon and scallops: Seasoning the salmon and scallops with salt and pepper is a simple way to enhance their flavor. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, to taste.
- Sear the salmon and scallops: Searing the salmon and scallops in a hot skillet gives them a nice crust and helps to lock in their juices. Make sure to sear them for only a few minutes per side, or they will become overcooked.
- Cook the sauce: The sauce for this dish is made with a combination of white wine, heavy cream, and tarragon. You can also add other ingredients, such as shallots, garlic, or mushrooms, to the sauce for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is cooked. The salmon and scallops will be most tender and juicy when they are served hot.
Conclusion:
This recipe for salmon and scallops with tarragon cream is a delicious and elegant seafood dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The salmon and scallops are seared to perfection and then served in a creamy sauce that is bursting with flavor. This dish is sure to impress your guests!
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