Indulge in a culinary journey with our diverse collection of scallop recipes, each promising a unique taste experience. Embark on a classic culinary adventure with our pan-seared scallops, where tender scallops are seared to perfection, complemented by a rich brown butter sauce. For a lighter option, try our baked scallops, where succulent scallops are baked with a crispy breadcrumb topping, resulting in a delightful combination of textures. If you're craving an Asian-inspired dish, our scallops with cabbage and capers offer a harmonious blend of flavors, with tender scallops tossed in a savory sauce made with cabbage, capers, and aromatic spices. And for a touch of elegance, our scallops wrapped in bacon deliver a delightful combination of salty bacon and tender scallops, grilled to perfection. With these diverse recipes, you'll discover the versatility of scallops and create memorable meals that will tantalize your taste buds
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PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE
Pan Seared Scallops with Lemon Caper Sauce is a simple yet elegant dish that is perfect for special occasions or any day of the week. The caramelized scallops and sauce is made all in one pan.
Provided by Jessica Gavin
Categories Appetizer Dinner Main Course Side Dish
Time 28m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a medium-sized bowl combine salt and hot water, stirring to dissolve the salt. Add ice water to cool the brine. Add scallops to the brine and let stand for 10 minutes. Line a sheet pan with paper towels, set aside.
- Drain the scallops, rinse under cold water, and then arrange in a single layer on the paper towel-lined sheet pan. Place another paper towel on top of the scallops and gently pat scallops. Remove as much surface moisture as possible for the best browning results when cooked.
- Allow scallops to sit for 10 minutes at room temperature before cooking.
- In a 12-inch saute pan or cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until oil ripples and just begins to smoke.
- Sprinkle scallops lightly with salt on both sides.
- Place scallops into the hot pan without crowding. Gently press scallops with a spatula to make direct contact with the pan.
- Sear scallops without moving them, continuing to cook until bottoms are a rich golden brown, 3 to 3 ½ minutes.
- Add butter to the pan. Turn the scallops over and cook the second side. Use a spoon to baste the scallops with the butter, tilting the pan to collect the butter as needed.
- When the scallops are opaque in color and firm to the touch, about 1 to 2 minutes, turn off heat and transfer to a plate, do not discard pan.
- In the same pan used for cooking the scallops turn heat to medium. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add wine. Simmer wine, stirring as needed until the wine is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
- Turn heat to high and add the chicken stock, lemon zest, lemon juice and capers to the pan. Cook until sauce is reduced by half, about ½ cup, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Turn off heat and whisk in Dijon mustard.
- Turn heat to medium and add scallops back to pan, cook until warm, 2 minutes.
- Taste sauce and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish scallops with chopped dill, chives and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 10263 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SEA SCALLOPS WITH BROWN BUTTER, CAPERS AND LEMON
This bright yet rich treatment for scallops came to The Times in a 2009 article about Kevin Zraly, the wine director of Windows on the World from 1976 to 2001. Mr. Zraly turned the restaurant into an international wine mecca: at the time it was destroyed, when the World Trade Center fell, its cellar held close to 100,000 bottles of 1,500 labels. Mr. Zraly and Michael Lomonaco, the chef at the restaurant (both of whom were not at work on Sept. 11 when the planes hit), worked together on hundreds of wine and food pairings throughout the years. This was Mr. Zraly's favorite of Mr. Lomonaco's creations. With it, he recommends a Puligny Montrachet, Olivier Leflaive.
Provided by Alex Witchel
Categories easy, quick, appetizer, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pat scallops dry with paper towels, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Heat a large sauté pan or nonreactive skillet over medium-high heat, and add oil. After 30 seconds, add scallops; do not crowd pan, work in batches if necessary. Sauté until well browned, about 2 minutes, then turn and cook other side. When second side is dark golden, transfer scallops to a platter; cover and keep warm.
- Return sauté pan to heat, add butter, and cook until it begins to foam and turn golden. Add shallot and capers, sauté for 1 minute, then add lemon juice (being careful to avoid sputtering butter) and chopped parsley.
- To serve, place 3 scallops on each of 4 warmed plates. Spoon butter, shallots and capers over scallops, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 255, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 400 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CABBAGE AND LEEKS
Protein-rich sea scallops make this main dish satisfying and healthy.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 4 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add leek; cook until soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cabbage, and add stock. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is slightly soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper. Set aside.
- Sprinkle scallops with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper. Heat remaining 4 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add scallops; cook, turning once, until dark golden, about 4 minutes per side.
- Divide cabbage mixture among four plates, and top each serving with 3 scallops. Garnish with lemon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 g, Cholesterol 37 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20 g, Sodium 461 g
SCALLOPS WITH CAPER PAN SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY
Want to serve a show-stopping dinner that comes together in no time at all? Seared to golden brown perfection and bathed in a buttery pan sauce of fragrant shallots and white wine and briny capers, these scallops are sure to impress. And since the whole dish takes just 15 minutes to make, you don't need to wait for a special occasion to indulge.
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Dinner
Time 14m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season the scallops on both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt together 1 tablespoon butter and the olive oil over high heat. When the butter has melted, add the scallops to the pan and sear, flipping once halfway through, until golden brown on both sides and nearly opaque all the way through, 3-4 minutes total. Divide the scallops between 2 plates and return the skillet to medium-high heat.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add the shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the capers and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the wine and cook, stirring, until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and add the remaining tablespoon of butter, swirling the pan until it melts into the sauce. Season the sauce with salt and pepper, then spoon it over the scallops. Serve hot.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 647 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 91 grams, Sugar 2 grams
SCALLOPS WITH A SAUTE OF RED CABBAGE
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat some butter in a non-stick skillet. Lightly dust the scallops with flour on one side only; shake off excess. When hot, add the scallops, floured side down, and saute, over moderate high heat, without moving for 2 to 3 minutes or until one side develops a crust. Put a lid on the scallops to help finish steaming the top or, if the heat is high enough, the scallops will cook from the bottom through to the top. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet. When hot add the cabbage and garlic and saute for a few minutes just long enough to wilt it down. (You may need to add a touch of water to help it wilt down.) Remove from heat and add white wine to taste. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, pile some cabbage in the center of a plate and top the plate with scallops, putting the browned side up. Garnish with parsley if you wish.
GLAZED SEA SCALLOPS WITH WILTED NAPA CABBAGE SLAW
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, sesame oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
- In a bowl toss cabbage, carrot, and scallion with 2 tablespoons soy sauce mixture.
- Remove tough muscles from side of each scallop if necessary. Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. In a heavy non-stick skillet just large enough to hold scallops in one layer, heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté scallops until golden and cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer scallops to a bowl. Add remaining soy sauce mixture to skillet and boil until reduced to a glaze. Add glaze to scallops and toss to coat well. Keep scallops warm.
- Add slaw to skillet and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, just until cabbage is wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Season slaw with salt and pepper.
- Serve slaw topped with scallops and garnished with scallion greens.
Tips:
- Choose the freshest scallops you can find. Look for scallops that are plump and have a sweet, briny smell. Avoid any scallops that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
- Sear the scallops quickly over high heat. This will help to create a nice caramelized crust on the outside while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
- Be careful not to overcook the scallops. They should be cooked through but still slightly translucent in the center.
- Serve the scallops immediately with your favorite sides. Some good options include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
- Experiment with different flavors. The scallops in this recipe can be seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices. Try adding some chopped parsley, thyme, or rosemary to the pan while the scallops are cooking. Or, serve the scallops with a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of tartar sauce.
Conclusion:
Scallops are a delicious and versatile seafood that can be cooked in a variety of ways. This recipe for scallops with cabbage and capers is a simple but flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The scallops are seared until golden brown and then simmered in a flavorful broth made with cabbage, capers, and white wine. The result is a tender and juicy scallop dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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