Best 8 Scallops With Asparagus Recipes

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**Scallops with Asparagus: A Symphony of Flavors**

Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Scallops with Asparagus recipe, where the tender, succulent scallops and crisp, vibrant asparagus unite to create a symphony of flavors. This article offers a collection of recipes that showcase the versatility of this classic pairing, taking you on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds. From simple sautéed scallops and asparagus to elegant scallop and asparagus risotto, each recipe promises a unique and unforgettable experience. Discover how to perfectly sear scallops to achieve a golden-brown crust while maintaining their delicate interior, and learn the art of cooking asparagus to retain its鮮豔的綠色and crisp-tender texture. Elevate your culinary skills with our step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, and impress your loved ones with a dish that is both visually stunning and bursting with flavor.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SAUTéED SCALLOPS WITH ASPARAGUS PURéE



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This elegant, simple recipe is perfect for special occasions and weeknight dinners alike. Briny-sweet scallops are quickly seared, then served on a velvety emerald swath of asparagus purée for springtime flare. Keep the asparagus tips intact for texture, and follow Michael Ruhlman's tricks to bring out the vegetable's bright green hue.

Provided by Michael Ruhlman

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Fine sea salt
1 pound asparagus
Ice
1 1/2 pounds scallops, preferably dry and fresh
2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more as needed, or any neutral oil, such as vegetable or grapeseed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, ½ stick
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Asparagus: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Salt the water generously (make it as salty as seawater). Trim the woody ends from asparagus and discard; then submerge asparagus in the boiling water. Cover with lid just until the water comes back to a boil, then uncover and cook until al dente (tender but with just a little crunch), 3-4 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice water.
  • Asparagus are done when they bend without snapping. Use a spider strainer to transfer them to the ice bath; submerge and stir to immediately stop the cooking. Reserve cooking water (to thin purée). Cut asparagus tips and reserve for garnish. Cut stalks into 2-inch pieces and set aside.
  • Place asparagus stalks in the blender and cover with lid; pulse a few times. Remove the smaller cap in the lid and turn blender to medium speed. Ladle in a slow stream of cooking water (about ½ cup) to help the asparagus purée. Use caution, as the water and purée are hot! Replace the cap, then purée on high speed. When the purée is smooth, strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl to remove any fibrous strands. Salt the purée to taste and set aside.
  • Scallops: Place scallops on paper towels in an even layer and pat dry; this is an important step to get a nice sear. Pull off and discard any tough side-muscles (their fibers run against the grain of the rest of the scallop). Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, then add oil. (Add more as needed to coat the bottom of the skillet.) When the oil begins to ripple, add scallops in an even layer without crowding. Let cook undisturbed, 60-90 seconds. Scallops are ready to flip when they are evenly caramelized and no longer stick to the skillet. Before flipping, sprinkle with sea salt. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the asparagus purée.
  • When scallops are golden brown on the first side, they should release easily from the skillet. Using a small offset spatula, flip each scallop to sear the second side; continue sautéing, 30-45 more seconds, depending on size. Remove scallops to a paper towel-lined plate and let rest while finishing the sauce.
  • Add half of the asparagus tips to the warmed purée. Add butter, then swirl the saucepan continuously until all the butter has melted and emulsified into the purée to make a rich sauce.
  • Immediately before serving, add the lemon juice to the asparagus sauce and stir to combine; taste and adjust seasoning. Divide the sauce among plates or large bowls, then place the scallops on the sauce. Garnish with remaining asparagus tips and serve immediately.

SCALLOPS WITH ASPARAGUS



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Categories     Shellfish     Vegetable     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Spring     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb medium asparagus
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lb large sea scallops, tough ligament removed from side of each if attached
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces

Steps:

  • Trim asparagus, then cut stems into 1/4-inch-thick diagonal slices, leaving tips whole.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté asparagus, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate, reserving skillet off heat (do not clean).
  • Pat scallops dry and sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté half of scallops, turning over once, until browned and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total. Transfer scallops with tongs to another plate as cooked.
  • Wipe out skillet with paper towels, then add remaining tablespoon oil and heat until hot but not smoking. Sauté remaining scallops, turning over once, until browned and cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total, transferring to plate. (Do not wipe out skillet after second batch.)
  • Carefully add wine and vinegar to skillet (mixture may spatter) and boil, scraping up brown bits, until liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons, about 1 minute. Add any scallop juices accumulated on plate and bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low and whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until incorporated.
  • Add asparagus and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
  • Serve scallops topped with asparagus and sauce.

SCALLOPS WITH GREEN PEAS AND ASPARAGUS



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Creamy, tender scallops and sweet peas and asparagus tied together with salty Parmesan and gloriously nutty brown butter.

Provided by Donal Skehan

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

350 grams (12 ounces) frozen peas
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 sprigs of mint, leaves picked
1 tablespoon olive oil
Bunch of asparagus, trimmed
12 fat king scallops, with or without roe
25 grams (1 ounce) unsalted butter
20 grams (3/4 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the peas in a saucepan of boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes, then drain, reserving 100ml (1/2 cup) of the cooking water. Blitz two-thirds of the peas with half the extra-virgin olive oil, the reserved cooking water and almost all of the mint leaves. Season and set aside.
  • Heat half the olive oil in a frying pan and sear the asparagus until lightly charred and just cooked. Set aside with the unblitzed peas and keep warm.
  • Pat the scallops dry with kitchen paper. Add the butter to the hot pan and when it starts to bubble, add the scallops and sear them for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, spooning the brown butter over the top after you turn them.
  • Put a splodge of pea puree onto four plates, top with the charred asparagus and peas and the golden scallops. Drizzle with the remaining extra-virgin olive oil and scatter with Parmesan shavings and the reserved mint leaves.

STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS AND ASPARAGUS



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Served over quick-cooking ramen noodles, this stir-fry is perfect for busy families on hurried weeknights. Not only do we love the taste, but it comes together in about half an hour. -Barbara Schindler, Napoleon, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (3 ounces) chicken ramen noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound sea scallops, halved horizontally
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Discard seasoning package from ramen noodles or save for another use. Cook ramen noodles according to package directions; keep warm. , Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir-fry asparagus and red pepper until vegetables are crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Add green onions and garlic, stir-fry 1 minute longer. Add scallops. Stir-fry until scallops are firm and opaque, 3 minutes. , Combine the lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil and hot pepper sauce; stir into skillet. Serve with ramen noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 578mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SCALLOPS WITH ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this Scallops With Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb medium asparagus
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs large scallops, tough ligament removed from side of each if attached
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces

Steps:

  • Trim asparagus, then cut stems into 1/4-inch-thick diagonal slices, leaving tips whole.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté asparagus, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate, reserving skillet off heat (do not clean).
  • Pat scallops dry and sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté half of scallops, turning over once, until browned and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total. Transfer scallops with tongs to another plate as cooked.
  • Wipe out skillet with paper towels, then add remaining tablespoon oil and heat until hot but not smoking. Sauté remaining scallops, turning over once, until browned and cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total, transferring to plate. (Do not wipe out skillet after second batch.).
  • Carefully add wine and vinegar to skillet (mixture may spatter) and boil, scraping up brown bits, until liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons, about 1 minute. Add any scallop juices accumulated on plate and bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low and whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until incorporated.
  • Add asparagus and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
  • Serve scallops topped with asparagus and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.6, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 105.3, Sodium 819.7, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 40.9

SAUTéED SCALLOPS WITH ASPARAGUS MAKE AN ELEGANT DISH



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Scallops and asparagus are a terrific taste combo, and the white wine butter sauce in this simple and elegant recipe really brings them together.

Provided by John Mitzewich

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound medium asparagus (trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces, tips left whole)
1 pound large sea scallops (trimmed if necessary)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pieces)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until it's hot but not smoking.
  • Saute the asparagus, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate; keep the skillet off the heat (do not clean).
  • Pat the scallops dry and sprinkle with pepper and salt.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • Saute the scallops, turning over once, until browned and just cooked through, for 4 to 6 minutes total time. Transfer scallops to another plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
  • Add the white wine and white wine vinegar to the skillet and boil, scraping up any browned bits until liquid is reduced by half, about 1 minute. Add any accumulated scallop juices on the plate and bring to a simmer.
  • Turn off the heat and whisk in the butter, one piece at a time, until incorporated. Plate the scallops and asparagus, spoon the sauce over and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 52 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1706 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 27 g, ServingSize 2 portions (2 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH ASPARAGUS



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Frozen scallops are acceptable for dish if fresh are not available. Remove the shells first if you are using fresh in the Chinese dish. Cook time includes 20-minute standing time. From Ethnic Cuisine.

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces shucked scallops
2 teaspoons salt
8 ounces fresh asparagus spears
3 tablespoons peanut oil or 3 tablespoons sesame oil
2 ounces canned bamboo shoots, drained, rinsed, and julienned or 2 ounces fresh bamboo shoots, boiled in water for 30 minutes, drained and julienned
1 small carrot, finely sliced
4 slices fresh gingerroot
1 pinch white pepper
2 tablespoons shaoxing rice wine
2 tablespoons chicken stock
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the scallops with half the salt. Let stand for 20 minutes.
  • Trim the asparagus, discarding the tough ends. Cut into 2-inch pieces and blanch in a large pan of boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a preheated wok or deep pan over high heat. Add the scallops and stir-fry 30 seconds. Remove, drain on paper towels, set aside.
  • Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the wok or pan over high heat. Add the ginger and stir-fry until fragrant. Return the scallops and vegetables to the pan and add the pepper, rice wine, and stock. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes, then toss through the sesame oil and serve immediately.

SCALLOP AND ASPARAGUS LINGUINE



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This recipe was created purely by accident. I had some things in the fridge/freezer that needed to be used. After my husband decided he liked it, I decided I should write it down. Enjoy!

Provided by juliepettus

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb bay scallop
1 lb asparagus spear, trimed and cut in 1 inch sections
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons parsley
2 -3 garlic cloves
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces linguine
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in large saute pan. While heating oil, bring salted water to a boil.
  • Boil Linguine acording to package directions.
  • Add garlic to hot olive oil. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Add scallops to olive oil. Lightly salt and pepper to taste. Add half of the parsley. Cook until opaque.
  • Add asparagus pieces and lightly salt and pepper again. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes to steam asparagus.
  • Remove lid and add butter, lemon juice and remaining parsley. Stir until butter has melted.
  • Remove linguine from water and add to scallops and asparagus. Add 1/2 to 1 laddle of pasta water and stir to coat the pasta.
  • Once scallops, asparagus and pasta are well mixed, serve hot with salad and garlic bread. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality, fresh scallops. Look for scallops that are plump and opaque, with no brown or black spots.
  • Pat the scallops dry before cooking. This will help them sear better.
  • Season the scallops simply with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder or paprika, but don't overdo it.
  • Sear the scallops in a hot pan with butter or oil. Sear them for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the scallops immediately. They are best when served hot, so don't let them sit around for too long.
  • Pair the scallops with a variety of sides. Some good options include asparagus, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Scallops are a delicious and versatile seafood that can be cooked in a variety of ways. They are a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and other nutrients. When cooked properly, scallops are tender, juicy, and flavorful. The recipes in this article provide a variety of ways to cook scallops, so you can find one that suits your taste. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, these recipes will not disappoint.

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