In the realm of culinary artistry, bay scallops, those tender morsels of the sea, take center stage in a symphony of flavors when paired with the refined elegance of wine. From the crisp, white wines that enhance the delicate sweetness of scallops to the rich, red wines that bring forth a robust depth of flavor, the possibilities are endless. Whether you seek a light and refreshing dish perfect for a summer soirée or a hearty and comforting meal to warm the soul on a chilly evening, this article will guide you through a medley of delectable recipes, each offering a unique expression of this classic combination.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
SCALLOPS WITH WHITE WINE SAUCE II
Steps:
- Preheat the oven broiler.
- In a skillet over medium heat, mix the chicken broth, wine, lemon juice, shallot, and garlic. Cook and stir until most of the liquid has been reduced. Stir in the butter until melted.
- Brush the scallops with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet.
- Broil the scallops in the preheated oven about 2 minutes on each side, or until opaque. Serve with the wine sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 3123.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
BAY SCALLOP GRATIN
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place 6 (6-inch round) gratin dishes on a sheet pan.
- To make the topping, place the butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (you can also use a hand mixer). With the mixer on low speed, add the garlic, shallot, prosciutto, parsley, lemon juice, Pernod, salt, and pepper and mix until combined. With the mixer still on low, add the olive oil slowly as though making mayonnaise, until combined. Fold the panko in with a rubber spatula and set aside.
- Preheat the broiler, if it's separate from your oven.
- Place 1 tablespoon of the wine in the bottom of each gratin dish. With a small sharp knife, remove the white muscle and membrane from the side of each scallop and discard. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and distribute them among the 3 dishes. Spoon the garlic butter evenly over the top of the scallops. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the topping is golden and sizzling and the scallops are barely done. If you want the top crustier, place the dishes under the broiler for 2 minutes, until browned. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkling of chopped parsley and serve immediately with crusty French bread.
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
SAVORY SEA SCALLOPS IN WHITE WINE SAUCE
This is such an easy dish but with great end results! I serve it with a pasta such as my Recipe #55679. Yummy!
Provided by polly salama
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy skillet over high heat.
- When oil begins to smoke add scallops.
- Sear each side for one minute or until each side is golden brown.
- Add 1/2 cup of wine and lower heat to medium.
- Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Remove scallops from pan.
- Add remaining wine and lemon juice,and garlic.
- Bring to a boil and reduce by half.
- Add butter, parsley and season with pepper.
- Place scallops on a plate and smother with sauce.
- Serve.
BAY SCALLOPS IN WINE
A nice, simple to make way to fix scallops. I like to use a wok for this, but a large frying pan works, too.
Provided by ChrisMc
Categories European
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dredge scallops in flour, salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan and brown the scallops, then remove from heat.
- Add onions and garlic to oil and stir.
- When the onions and garlic are soft, add the wine, tarragon, and parsley and boil to reduce liquid by 1/3.
- Return the scallops to the sauce and cook for 30 seconds.
- Serve with rice or noodles.
SAUTEED BAY SCALLOPS WITH LEMON BUTTER
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Choose a saute pan large enough to hold all of the scallops in one layer without overcrowding the pan or without them touching each other. Cook in batches if necessary. Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter until nearly smoking. Add the scallops and do not move or shake pan, but allow the scallops to brown well on one side before tossing the pan to flip them or gently turning them with a spatula to cook the second side.
- Remove the scallops from the pan and place on a warm serving platter. Return the pan in which the scallops had been cooked to the fire, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sweet butter, and cook until the butter begins to turn a light brown color. When the butter has browned to a hazelnut color add the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Pour the classic lemon butter over the scallops, garnish with heart-shaped croutons and serve promptly.
SEA SCALLOPS POACHED IN WHITE WINE
Steps:
- For 1 1/2 pounds whole scallops. Simmer 1/2 tablespoon minced shallots for 3 minutes with 1/3 cup each of dry white French vermouth and water plus 1/2 teaspoon salt and a small imported bay leaf. Then add the scallops and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, just until lightly springy to the touch. Remove from heat and let cool in the liquid at least 10 minutes, to pick up its flavor. Remove scallops, discard bay leaf, and rapidly boil down liquid until almost syrupy.
- serving suggestions: fines herbes
- Stir fresh minced parsley and/or dill, tarragon or chives into the reduced liquid, and briefly reheat scallops, folding in, if you wish, a few tablespoons of heavy cream.
- provençal-with tomatoes
- Stir 1 1/2 cups peeled, seeded, juiced, and chopped fresh tomatoes (see box, page 30) and 1 large clove of minced garlic into the reduced liquid. Cover and simmer 5 minutes, then uncover and boil down rapidly to thicken. Season. Fold in the scallops and reheat briefly. Fold in minced parsley or other green herbs and serve.
- Note
- Simmering times for quartered sea scallops and bay scallops, 15 to 30 seconds; for calicos, bring just to the simmer.
SCALLOPS BOURGUIGNONNE
Provided by James Beard
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Poach scallops in red wine to cover, seasoned with salt, thyme, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon chopped shallot, and 1 chopped clove garlic. The scallops will cook very quickly, in a little more than a minute. Do not let them shrink and get tough but scoop them out the minute they are done and arrange them in buttered individual ramekins or shells. Make beurre l'escargot by creaming the butter with the rest of the garlic, 3 finely chopped shallots, and 5 to 6 tablespoons chopped parsley. Top each ramekin of scallops with a good spoonful of the butter and sprinkle with almonds or sesame seeds. Put under broiler flame just long enough to brown well on top. Serve as first course at dinner or a main course at luncheon. With this, drink the same red wine used cooking, perhaps a Fleurie.
DATE NIGHT BAY SCALLOP FETTUCCINE WITH WHITE WINE AND GARLIC
This recipe holds the essence of a luxurious date night-inspired main meal for two. Add a small salad and sparkling wine to round out dinner.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Fettuccini
Time 22m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender, yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place bacon pieces in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
- Add minced garlic to the remaining bacon grease and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add bread crumbs and cook until golden, about 30 seconds more. Remove panko-garlic mixture to a small bowl.
- Blot dry bay scallops with a paper towel. Season bay scallops with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook bay scallops in the same skillet until nicely golden, about 2 minutes. Pour in white wine and cream. Stir to combine. Add spinach, Parmesan Cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and crumble in cooked bacon; stir to combine.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/3 cup pasta water. Add fettuccine noodles to the skillet with scallop mixture and mix to combine. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to thin out sauce.
- Plate fettuccine mixture and garnish with toasted panko and microgreens, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56.7 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 35.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 668.1 mg
Tips:
- Choose fresh or frozen bay scallops. If using frozen scallops, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight or under cold running water for 30 minutes.
- Pat the scallops dry before cooking. This will help them to brown evenly.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or sauté pan. This will help to prevent the scallops from sticking.
- Heat the oil or butter over medium-high heat before adding the scallops. This will help to sear the scallops and prevent them from becoming rubbery.
- Cook the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and opaque. Do not overcook the scallops, or they will become tough.
- Add the wine and any other desired ingredients to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the scallops immediately with your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Bay scallops in wine is a quick, easy, and delicious seafood dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The scallops are cooked in a flavorful wine sauce that is perfect for dipping bread or rice. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
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