Apple pear seared scallops salad with a brandy sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The sweet and juicy apples and pears pair perfectly with the savory scallops, and the brandy sauce adds a rich and flavorful touch. This salad is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
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SEARED SCALLOPS ON SPINACH WITH APPLE-BRANDY CREAM SAUCE
Categories Fruit Juice Milk/Cream Appetizer Bake Sauté Scallop Spinach Calvados Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot; stir 30 seconds. Add Calvados (brandy may ignite); boil 30 seconds. Add cream; boil 2 minutes. Transfer sauce base to bowl. (Sauce base can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in another large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add 8 scallops.
- Cook until brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to rimmed baking sheet; place in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining scallops. Add apple juice and thyme to hot skillet. Boil 1 minute, scraping up brown bits. Add sauce base; bring to boil. Remove from heat.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add spinach; toss until barely wilted and still bright green, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Using tongs, mound spinach in center of 8 plates, dividing equally.
- Arrange 2 scallops on spinach on each plate. Pour any collected juices from baking sheet into sauce in skillet. Boil until thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; spoon over scallops.
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH LOBSTER BRANDY SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the sauce: Add the butter to a small saucepan and heat on medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onions and sweat until light brown. Add the flour and stir until mixed. Add the white wine and mix with a whisk. Add the cream and lobster stock and bring to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the brandy, hot sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Cool and set aside. Warm in a small saucepan as needed.
- For the scallops: Heat a nonstick pan over high heat. Add the oil. Then lightly salt the scallops and add to the pan. Cook the scallops about 1 1/2 minutes on each side.
- Warm 4 ounces of lobster sauce and place on the plate. Land the scallops over the lobster sauce, drizzle with truffle oil and serve with rice or potatoes and your favorite vegetables.
SPECIAL SCALLOP SALAD
What an easy way to fix a special and delicious meal. The balsamic, tarragon and honey blend beautifully. -Mary E. Relyea, Canastota, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops; sear 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and firm. Remove from pan; keep warm., In same pan, combine chives, vinegar, garlic, tarragon, honey, mustard and remaining oil. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 30 seconds., Divide greens, carrots and tomato among four plates; top with scallops. Drizzle with dressing; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 821mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
APPLE PEAR SAUCE
Pear applesauce? Papplesauce? Appearsauce? When the apple-pear sauce is served warm, you will not need any additional sugar. As it cools it loses some of the natural sweetness, and you might want to add sugar to taste.
Provided by Katie Sechrist
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Fruit Butter Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat; add pears, apples, water, and vanilla extract to the hot skillet. Cover and simmer fruit mixture for 10 minutes; remove lid and cook until most of liquid is evaporated and fruit is softened, 10 to 15 more minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and transfer fruit mixture and any remaining liquid to a food processor. Process until smooth; stir in cinnamon. Serve warm or refrigerate up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 1.8 mg, Sugar 13.6 g
APPLE, PEAR SEARED SCALLOPS SALAD WITH A BRANDY SAUCE
This can be as a first course appetizer, but I love to serve this as a salad starter. It is so good and really is a show stopper. The spinach is pan seared for just 1 minute and then topped with the scallops seared and garnished with a brandy cream sauce. Note, the sauce can easily be made ahead of time as well as the apples and pears. Pan searing the spinach as I mentioned and scallops takes only minutes so make sure everything is done and ready to go. To keep the apple, pears and scallops warm, I just put them in a small bowl and cover with foil and set in a 200 degree oven. But it is not a big deal if you don't put them in the oven, just covering them with foil should keep them warm enough. This is a very quick but very elegant dish. I have served this for many holiday dinner and always has rave reviews. It is also on my catering menu and is always very popular. So, don't be scared off by four steps. Two steps are done in advance and the rest is done in just minutes. Just take it step by step. It is not hard.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 8 Salads, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Brandy Sauce -- I make this first so it is already to go because everything else is so quick. In a small pot add the oil and heat to medium high heat. Saute the shallot and cook just a minute until it softens slightly. Add the brandy (make sure you remove from the burner when you do this) return and then cook just a few seconds. Then add in the cream and boil for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a small bowl. I just keep it at room temperature unless you make it the morning of, then you can refrigerate. But make sure you bring to room temp before you make your scallops.
- Apples and Pears -- I make these ahead to and just reheat in the micro for just 1 minute. Makes this much easier. In a small sauce pan add the butter and bring to medium high heat. Add the apples and pears and cook 3-5 minutes until soft but NOT mushy. You want them tender. Once soft, add in the pecans and remove to a small bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
- Scallops -- Remove from the refrigerator and let them set at room temperature. Just let them come to room temp it won't take long. At this point, make sure you take your sauce and apples out of the refrigerator if you made them earlier that day. You want to make sure they are room temperature.
- Searing Scallops -- Very Important! Make sure the scallops are dry, pat dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl, add the bread crumbs, salt and pepper and dip each side of the scallop lightly in the mixture. Then in large saute pan NON stick heat to medium high to high heat and add the olive oil. Add the scallops (don't over crowd, you want a nice dark brown sear) and cook until nicely brown on each side. They will only take about 2 minutes per side. It may take 2 batches depending on the size of your pan. Remove to a plate and cover with foil as you make the sauce.
- Part 2 -- After removing the scallops, reduce the heat to medium and add the apple cider and thyme to the pan and scrape up all the bits on the bottom. Boil 1 minute until the cider reduces a bit and all the bits are scraped up. Then add you room temp brandy sauce and bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute and remove from the heat.
- Spinach, Apples and Pears -- Last components. I just reheat my apples/pears in the microwave for just a minute before plating.
- And as for the spinach, I just put in a large bowl and toss with a teaspoon of olive oil, salt and pepper. Then toss and cover with plastic wrap and cook 1 minute. You don't want it completely wilted, just lightly sauteed.
- Plating -- On each plate, add some of the wilted spinach and then a scallop in the middle. Top that scallop with a spoon of the apple, pear, and nut mixture and then another scallop. Put a tooth pic through the top so they don't fall over. Just drizzle with the brandy sauce and serve.
- Just enjoy this great very unique wonderful appetizer/salad starter course. This served with some grilled steaks or beef tenderloin a potato gratain and some amazing desert makes this a 5 star dinner. A little work for a beginning dish, but it does get noticed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.2, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 51.9, Sodium 496.3, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 7.8
Tips and Conclusion
When searing scallops, make sure to pat them dry before cooking to prevent splattering.
Sear scallops in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
To make the brandy sauce, use a high-quality brandy and simmer it with shallots, white wine, and cream until it has reduced by half.
To assemble the salad, combine the arugula, apples, pears, and walnuts in a large bowl.
Top with the seared scallops and drizzle with the brandy sauce.
Serve immediately.
This apple, pear, and seared scallop salad with a brandy sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The sweet and savory flavors of the apples and pears pair perfectly with the seared scallops, and the brandy sauce adds a touch of sophistication.
Here are some additional tips and tricks:
- If you don't have any brandy, you can substitute white wine or chicken broth.
- You can also add other vegetables to the salad, such as cucumber, celery, or carrots.
- If you are serving the salad as a main course, you can add a side of rice or pasta.
This salad is sure to impress your guests, and it's a great way to enjoy the flavors of fall.
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