Best 8 Scallops Bonne Femme Scallops In White Wine Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of Scallops Bonne Femme, a classic French dish that combines the tender sweetness of seared scallops with a rich and flavorful white wine sauce. This elegant dish will tantalize your taste buds with every bite. Our comprehensive guide features three variations of Scallops Bonne Femme, each offering a unique twist on this culinary masterpiece.

**Scallops Bonne Femme: A Classic French Delight**

The classic Scallops Bonne Femme recipe starts with succulent sea scallops seared to perfection, then nestled in a luscious white wine sauce infused with shallots, mushrooms, and a hint of garlic. The result is a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave you craving more.

**Scallops Bonne Femme with Leeks and Bacon**

For a more savory variation, try the Scallops Bonne Femme with Leeks and Bacon. This recipe adds the smoky, salty flavor of bacon and the delicate sweetness of leeks to the classic sauce. The result is a dish that is both elegant and satisfying.

**Scallops Bonne Femme with Spinach and Feta**

If you're looking for a lighter, yet equally flavorful option, the Scallops Bonne Femme with Spinach and Feta is the perfect choice. This variation incorporates tender baby spinach and creamy feta cheese into the sauce, creating a vibrant and flavorful dish that is sure to impress.

No matter which variation you choose, Scallops Bonne Femme is a dish that is sure to delight your palate. With its elegant presentation and exquisite flavors, it's perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner at home.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAVORY SEA SCALLOPS IN WHITE WINE SAUCE



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This is such an easy dish but with great end results! I serve it with a pasta such as my Recipe #55679. Yummy!

Provided by polly salama

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs sea scallops
2 cups dry white wine
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced parsley
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy skillet over high heat.
  • When oil begins to smoke add scallops.
  • Sear each side for one minute or until each side is golden brown.
  • Add 1/2 cup of wine and lower heat to medium.
  • Simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Remove scallops from pan.
  • Add remaining wine and lemon juice,and garlic.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce by half.
  • Add butter, parsley and season with pepper.
  • Place scallops on a plate and smother with sauce.
  • Serve.

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH A GARLIC WHITE WINE SAUCE



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This recipe for Pan Seared scallops with a white wine garlic cream sauce is perfect for unexpected guests or an indulgent weeknight meal.

Provided by The Bewitchin Kitchen

Categories     Main Course

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsps butter
4 cloves garlic (large)
1/2 cup Nobilo White Wine (I used sauvignon blanc)
3 tbsps chopped, fresh parsley
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 lbs MSC Certified sea scallops (look for the MSC blue fish label)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium sauce pan, over medium heat add the butter and garlic. Saute for about 1-2 minutes or just right before the garlic begins to brown.
  • Deglaze with the wine, turn heat to medium and reduce until half the liquid is gone.
  • Add the parsley, red pepper flakes, and cream. Turn the heat to low and simmer until the cream thickens. About 4-6 minutes. Set aside while you cook the scallops.
  • Rinse the scallops, pat with a paper towel until dry and season both sides with a little sea salt and pepper.
  • In a cast iron pan, over medium high heat, heat the butter and olive oil for a minute or two (or until the pan sizzles when you add a drop or two of water).
  • Add the scallops, careful not to overcrowd the pan, and cook until opaque. This is takes about two minutes on each side (depending on the size of scallop.
  • Pour the garlic cream sauce over the scallops and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 395 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Sodium 1563 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g

SCALLOPS BONNE FEMME AND SPINACH WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 large shallot, finely chopped
12 button mushrooms, thinly sliced
8 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 cup cream
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 or 2 dashes hot sauce
8 slices prosciutto
1 clove garlic, grated
2 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves chopped
3 to 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 baguette, split and halved
20 large sea scallops, trimmed of any connective tissue and patted dry
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1 clove garlic, cracked from skin
Handful parsley leaves, chopped
1 pound triple washed spinach, stems removed

Steps:

  • Place oven rack at center of oven and preheat broiler.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a small pot over medium heat and add the shallots and mushrooms, cook 5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons butter and flour to softened shallots and mushrooms and cook 1 minute then whisk in wine, reduce 30 seconds, add stock and bring to a bubble. Stir in cream and heat through. Season sauce with nutmeg, salt and pepper and a couple dashes hot sauce, then reduce heat to low.
  • While the sauce is working, cover cookie sheet with foil and place prosciutto on the sheet and crisp up 2 minutes on each side under the broiler. It will continue to crisp as it cools.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining 6 tablespoons butter, garlic, thyme and basil. Spread over baguette and place under broiler until toasty. Switch oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat a skillet or cast iron pan over high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper and dress with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. Sear the scallops to caramelize 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side then cover them with sauce, bread crumbs and parsley and finish in oven about 6 to 7 minutes until brown and bubbly.
  • While scallops cook, heat remaining 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat with crushed garlic, cook 1 minute and remove. Add spinach and wilt into skillet. Season greens with salt and pepper.
  • Serve scallops with wilted spinach alongside and top with broken pieces of crispy prosciutto and toasted bread.

SCALLOPS WITH WHITE WINE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup shallot, finely chopped
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
Salt and pepper
1/2 pound fresh sea scallops

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and cook the shallots for 2 minutes. Add the wine and vinegar and bring to a simmer. Cook liquid until it starts to thicken. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for 4 minutes. Stir in the parsley, salt, pepper and scallops. Simmer the scallops for about two minutes or until they are a milky white. Serve immediately with rice pilaf.

CREAMY SCALLOPS WITH WHITE WINE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup shallot, finely chopped
2 cups dry white wine
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
Salt and pepper
1 pound fresh sea scallops

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and cook the shallots for 4 minutes. Add the wine and vinegar and bring to a simmer. Cook liquid until it starts to thicken. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for 8 minutes. Stir in the parsley, salt, pepper and scallops. Simmer the scallops for about two minutes or until they are a milky white. Serve over rice.

SCALLOPS WITH WHITE WINE SAUCE II



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White wine, butter, and shallots make a great sauce for scallops. This is easy and non-creamy for those that don't like cream sauces.

Provided by DEBIW

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup white wine
½ lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup butter
1 pound sea scallops
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven broiler.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, mix the chicken broth, wine, lemon juice, shallot, and garlic. Cook and stir until most of the liquid has been reduced. Stir in the butter until melted.
  • Brush the scallops with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet.
  • Broil the scallops in the preheated oven about 2 minutes on each side, or until opaque. Serve with the wine sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 3123.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

SCALLOPS WITH WHITE WINE SAUCE I



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This is a fabulous and easy wine and butter sauce for seafood and vegetables. I especially like it with scallops.

Provided by DEEANN_BUDNEY

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup white wine
¼ cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon shallots
½ cup heavy cream
¾ cup butter
24 sea scallops
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine white wine, wine vinegar, and shallots. Cook until liquid is almost evaporated, approximately 1 tablespoon left. Stir in heavy cream and let boil down until reduced by half. Stir in butter 1 tablespoon at a time, allowing each to melt before adding the next. Keep warm while preparing the scallops.
  • Preheat oven on broiler setting.
  • Brush scallops with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place under preheated broiler for 2 minutes on each side, until scallops are opaque, with a bit of brown around the edges. Place a spoonful of sauce on each plate, and top with 4 scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 269.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

PAN-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH WHITE WINE REDUCTION



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I learned the art of wine reduction from a cooking class...the flavor is fabulous! Despite the fancy title, pan-fried scallops are easy to prepare. -Katherine Robinson, Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds sea scallops
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
WHITE WINE REDUCTION:
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute scallops in oil until firm and opaque. Remove and keep warm., Add wine to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in the orange juice, onion, oregano, mustard and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until reduced by half, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Serve with scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality scallops. This will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Sear the scallops quickly over high heat. This will help to create a golden crust and prevent them from becoming tough.
  • Be careful not to overcook the scallops. They should be cooked through but still slightly translucent in the center.
  • Use a good quality white wine. A dry white wine, such as a Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay, will work well.
  • Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
  • Serve the scallops immediately. They are best enjoyed when they are hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Scallops Bonne Femme is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be prepared in under 30 minutes. The combination of tender scallops, rich white wine sauce, and fresh herbs is sure to please everyone at your table. Note: For more detailed tips and instructions, please refer to the full recipe article.

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