Dive into the culinary symphony of seared sea scallops, a dish that tantalizes taste buds with its delicate flavors and elegant presentation. These succulent morsels of the sea are skillfully seared to perfection, achieving a golden-brown crust that yields to a tender, juicy interior. Accompanied by a chorus of crispy fried onions, this harmonious duo dances on the palate, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. The briny sweetness of the scallops is beautifully complemented by the caramelized crunch of the onions, while a medley of herbs and spices adds depth and complexity to each bite. Whether served as an appetizer or a main course, this dish promises an unforgettable dining experience, sure to impress even the most discerning palate.
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SAUTEED MUSHROOMS AND SCALLOPS
I was out at a cabin when one of my guests brought in some scallops. Since I had some mushrooms, onions, and garlic, I combined the ingredients to create this dish. This recipe is quick and easy to make and requires only one pan to complete. Necessity really is the mother of invention!
Provided by Evelyn Chartres
Categories Seafood Shellfish Scallops
Time 25m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, cumin, and pepper. Saute until mushrooms are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic; saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add scallops; cook and stir until opaque, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 698.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
SEA SCALLOPS WITH CARAMELIZED ONION
Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the onions, leeks, and salt and pepper, to taste. Cook stirring frequently until caramelized, about 15 minutes. Add the garlic and shiitake mushrooms. Continue cooking for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add the peas, red pepper flakes and scallions.
- Season the broth with salt and pepper, to taste, and add a dash of sherry vinegar. Cook for 1 minute. Keep warm. Season the scallops with salt and pepper, to taste. In another large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the butter. Add the scallops and sear for 4 minutes. Flip the scallops, then squeeze in some lemon juice. Baste the scallops for 1 minute to finish cooking. Remove from heat. Spoon the caramelized onion mixture on serving plates and top each plate with 4 scallops. Serve.
PAN SEARED SCALLOPS RECIPE WITH GARLIC BUTTER
Learn how to sear scallops in just 10 minutes! This EASY pan fried sea scallops recipe has a perfect golden crust and savory garlic butter sauce.
Provided by Maya Krampf
Categories Main Course
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mash together the butter, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, and parsley. (The lemon juice may not fully incorporate, which is fine.) Set aside.
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a medium cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, until shimmering. Keep the garlic herb butter nearby.
- Add the scallops in a single layer, without touching. Sear, without moving, for 2-3 minutes, until a crust forms on the bottom.
- Flip the scallops and immediately add the garlic herb butter to the pan around the scallops in pieces. Sear the scallops for 2-3 more minutes, basting them with the butter occasionally, until a crust forms on the other side and scallops are cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 kcal, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Protein 17.3 g, Fat 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Sodium 632.1 mg, Fiber 0.3 g, Sugar 0.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH TOMATOES AND ONIONS
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and preheat grill to hot. Wipe the scallops dry with paper towels and brush them with a tablespoon of olive oil. Grill over very high heat just enough to make crosshatch marks on both sides. Do not cook any longer.
- Heat a tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan. Add the tomato and onion and saute for five minutes. Add the garlic and wine and cook two minutes more. Stir in the capers, olives, thyme, half a teaspoon of rosemary, the remaining three tablespoons of olive oil and salt and pepper.
- Pour mixture into a baking dish and arrange scallops on top. Bake for five minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Sprinkle with the extra-virgin olive oil and remaining rosemary and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 406, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 846 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SEARED SEA SCALLOPS
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cumin, curry, thyme, and paprika. In a medium saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Dredge the scallops in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour, and add to the hot saute pan. Cook scallops for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer the scallops to a plate, drizzle with pesto, and serve with the basmati rice on the side.
- Add all ingredients to food processor except for the olive oil, salt and pepper. Process until the ingredients form a paste. With the motor running, add the olive oil in a stream until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a medium saucepan, add rice, water and butter. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Cook the rice without stirring for 12 to 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve with scallops.
SEARED SEA SCALLOPS
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, oregano, thyme and lemon pepper. Roll scallops in flour mixture until lightly coated on all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or frying pan over high heat. Add 4 scallops to the pan and sear on all sides (about 2 minutes for each side). After turning scallops, add 1 tablespoon parsley and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Remove scallops from pan and place on a plate in the oven to keep warm until ready to serve.
- Repeat until remaining scallops are cooked, tossing each batch with parsley and lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1250.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
SEARED SEA SCALLOPS
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated, and, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h21m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- In a very hot pan with olive oil, sear the scallops; season with salt and pepper. Saute spinach with garlic and white wine to scald the spinach.
- In the center of the plate, place 2 flapjacks. Place orange honey butter on top of flapjacks. Then top with spinach. Place scallops on the plate, in between the flapjacks. Place pancetta and chive in-between the scallops. Garnish with sweet potato curls.
- Combine all ingredients. On a griddle using pan spray, drop 1 ounce of batter. Cook until golden brown.;
- Reduce wine, orange juice, garlic, shallots, and thyme to sec (dry). Add heavy cream; reduce by half. Whisk in butter. Slowly finish with honey.;
- Using a vegetable peeler, cut curls from sweet potato. Deep fry until crisp.
PAN-SEARED SEA SCALLOPS ON RED ONION MARMALADE
Provided by Cynthia Thomas
Categories Citrus Ginger Herb Onion Shellfish Quick & Easy Scallop Party Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 main-course or 8 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Toss scallops, 2 tablespoons oil, lemon peel, and ginger in medium bowl. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until brown and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to small baking sheet; place in oven to keep warm.
- Add 3 tablespoons oil to drippings in same skillet; place over high heat. Add onions; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until brown, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add wine, vinegar, and sugar. Cook until onion marmalade is thick, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon marmalade onto plates. Top with scallops and any juices, then chives.
PAN-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH WHITE WINE REDUCTION
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
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:
- Choose the right scallops. Look for large, dry scallops that are free of blemishes. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
- Sear the scallops properly. Scallops should be seared over high heat until they are golden brown and slightly caramelized on the outside, but still translucent and tender on the inside. Do not overcook the scallops, or they will become tough and rubbery.
- Use good quality butter. Butter is essential for searing scallops, so use the best quality butter you can find. Unsalted butter is best, as it allows you to control the amount of salt in the dish.
- Fry the onions until they are crispy. The onions should be fried until they are golden brown and crispy, but not burned. Keep a close eye on the onions, as they can burn quickly.
- Serve the scallops immediately. Scallops are best served immediately after they are seared. They can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Seared sea scallops with fried onions is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your scallops are cooked perfectly and that your dish is full of flavor.
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