Best 5 Scallops With Grand Marnier Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds and elevates your dining experience, the delectable Scallops with Grand Marnier. This dish seamlessly blends the delicate sweetness of sea scallops with the rich, citrusy essence of Grand Marnier, creating an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Savor the tender texture of the scallops, perfectly seared to retain their natural sweetness, while the Grand Marnier sauce adds a sophisticated touch, enhancing the overall taste profile.

Accompanying this exquisite main course are two additional recipes that complement the scallops perfectly. The first is a delectable Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe, a creamy and flavorful side dish that adds a touch of warmth and comfort to the meal. The second is a refreshing Citrus Salad recipe, a vibrant combination of citrus fruits and tangy dressing that provides a delightful contrast to the richness of the scallops.

Together, these recipes form a harmonious culinary symphony that will impress even the most discerning palate. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or simply seeking an unforgettable meal, the Scallops with Grand Marnier, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, and Citrus Salad are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY ORANGE-GLAZED SCALLOPS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup finely diced shallots
1 large or 2 medium oranges, zested
Olive oil
3/4 cup orange juice
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup dry white wine
2 habanero peppers, cut into quarters, stems and veins removed
1/4 cup orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)
9 large sea scallops rinsed and dried
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped chives and orange slices, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook shallots and zest in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat until they begin to brown. Add orange juice, broth, wine and habanero slices. Cook over high heat to reduce. Taste often and remove and discard habaneros when desired heat is achieved. When habaneros are removed, add the liqueur.
  • Brush scallops with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Sear scallops on a grill pan to a slightly under-cooked state, about 3 1/2 minutes per side but watch them closely. Remove from grill pan and add scallops to the thickened orange glaze, tossing to coat well until scallops are cooked to desired doneness.
  • Smear a clean plate with orange glaze top with 3 scallops. Drizzle scallops with more glaze and garnish with chives and orange slice.

SCALLOPS PROVENCAL



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh bay or sea scallops
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
All-purpose flour, for dredging
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped shallots (2 large)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 lemon, cut in 1/2

Steps:

  • If you're using bay scallops, keep them whole. If you're using sea scallops, cut each 1 in half horizontally. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss with flour, and shake off the excess.
  • In a very large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter over high heat until sizzling and add the scallops in 1 layer. Lower the heat to medium and allow the scallops to brown lightly on 1 side without moving them, then turn and brown lightly on the other side. This should take 3 to 4 minutes, total. Melt the rest of the butter in the pan with the scallops, then add the shallots, garlic, and parsley and saute for 2 more minutes, tossing the seasonings with the scallops. Add the wine, cook for 1 minute, and taste for seasoning. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice.

GRAND MARNIER® SCALLOPS APPETIZER WITH FOIS GRAS



Grand Marnier® Scallops Appetizer with Fois Gras image

"Sinfully delicious" is the most often comment I've received about this dish.

Provided by Linda Loves Food

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large sea scallops
¼ cup brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
2 ½ ounces finely textured pate (such as foie gras), sliced
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup Seville orange marmalade, or more to taste
1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
6 sprigs watercress, rinsed and dried

Steps:

  • Rinse scallops and pat dry with paper towel. Pour all but 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier® into a glass or ceramic bowl and add scallops; marinate for 1 hour. Reserve remaining 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier®.
  • Drain scallops and pat with paper towels until very dry. Let rest at least 15 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides. Sprinkle fois gras slice with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Combine Seville orange marmalade and reserved Grand Marnier® in a small nonstick pot over very low heat until marmalade has thickened and has the consistency of chutney, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it sizzles. Add scallops and pan-fry until well caramelized, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip scallops and pan-fry for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate.
  • Meanwhile, quickly sear fois gras in a small nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat on both sides, about 30 to 40 seconds per side; do not overcook! Remove from heat and transfer to a small plate. Cut into 6 equal pieces with a sharp knife.
  • To assemble, top each scallop with a slice of fois gras, 1/2 teaspoon marmalade, and a sprig of watercress.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 56.8 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 236.4 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

INA GARTEN'S MAKE-AHEAD COQUILLES ST.-JACQUES



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Here is an easy version of coquilles St.-Jacques, the classic French preparation of scallops in a creamy sauce, under a crust of bread crumbs and cheese. It comes from Ina Garten, the celebrated cookbook author and television star, who has been cooking it for dinner parties, she told The Times, practically since the start of her marriage to Jeffrey Garten in 1968. It makes for a beautiful entree that matches well with a green salad, flinty white wine and good conversation. It can be made the day before serving and heated through in an oven while guests gather. "A lot of dishes taste better after they sit for a while," Garten said. With its whisper of curry powder in the rich, unctuous sauce, this is one of them. You can make it in a casserole, but little gratin dishes are better and come in handy far more often than you might think. One per guest.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups seafood stock, clam juice or low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 large shallots, peeled and diced, approximately 1 cup
12 ounces cremini mushrooms, cleaned, stems discarded, sliced
1/4 cup brandy or Cognac
1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs (approximately 6 slices white bread, crusts removed, finely chopped or pulsed in a food processor)
1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
5 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds bay scallops, or quartered sea scallops, abductor muscles removed

Steps:

  • Set a saucepan over medium heat, and melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in it. When it foams, add the flour, and cook for approximately 4 minutes, whisking constantly. Add the stock, and whisk again, until it is smooth and thick. Add the cream, curry powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring the sauce just to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
  • Put 3 tablespoons butter in a large sauté pan set over medium heat. When it melts and foams, add the shallots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are clear and tender, approximately 5 minutes. Add the sliced mushroom caps, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until they have released their liquid and are just starting to brown. Add the brandy or Cognac, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the alcohol has mostly evaporated. Add a teaspoon of salt to the mixture and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and stir again to combine. Add mushroom mixture to the cream sauce, and set aside.
  • Combine the bread crumbs, parsley and Gruyère in a large bowl, stir to combine, then moisten the mixture with the olive oil, stirring again to combine.
  • Use last tablespoon of butter to grease 6 1 1/2-cup gratin dishes. Divide the scallops evenly among them and top with equal amounts of the cream and mushroom sauce. Top each gratin dish with a handful or two of the bread-crumb mixture. Place dishes on a sheet tray, cover gently with foil or plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to a day.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400. Remove cover from sheet tray, and place in the oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned and bubbling and the scallops are cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 768, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 25 grams, Sodium 1072 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 1 gram

SEARED PEPPERED SCALLOPS WITH ORANGE-SOY GLAZE



Seared Peppered Scallops with Orange-Soy Glaze image

Categories     Fruit Juice     Citrus     Shellfish     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Orange     Scallop     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops, patted dry with paper towels
2 teaspoons ground peppercorn blend, or ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 2 teaspoons)
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon (packed) grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over high heat. Sprinkle scallops with pepper blend and salt. Working in batches, add scallops to skillet in single layer; sauté until brown on outside and just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to plate, leaving drippings in pan.
  • Add garlic and remaining oil to drippings in skillet; stir 30 seconds. Add orange juice, soy sauce, and orange peel. Boil until sauce thickens to syrup, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over scallops and serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality scallops. Look for scallops that are plump and have a slightly sweet smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have a fishy odor.
  • Sear the scallops properly. Searing the scallops in a hot skillet will help to create a nice crust and prevent them from becoming rubbery. Make sure to sear the scallops for only 1-2 minutes per side, or until they are just cooked through.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the scallops will not cook evenly. Cook the scallops in batches if necessary.
  • Use a good quality Grand Marnier. The Grand Marnier will add a delicious orange flavor to the scallops. Make sure to use a Grand Marnier that is at least 40% alcohol by volume.
  • Serve the scallops immediately. Scallops are best served immediately after they are cooked. They can be served over rice, pasta, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Scallops with Grand Marnier is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The scallops are seared until golden brown and then simmered in a creamy Grand Marnier sauce. The result is a dish that is both flavorful and sophisticated. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made in under 30 minutes. It is a great way to impress your guests without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.

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