Best 5 Bay Scallops With Polenta Wild Mushrooms Sherry And Parsley Bread Crumbs Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the captivating flavors of bay scallops, tender wild mushrooms, and creamy polenta. This exquisite dish is elevated with a hint of sherry, and finished with a delightful sprinkle of parsley breadcrumbs. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a recipe that promises an unforgettable dining experience, perfect for a special occasion or an indulgent meal.

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BAY SCALLOPS WITH POLENTA, WILD MUSHROOMS, SHERRY, AND PARSLEY BREAD CRUMBS



Bay Scallops with Polenta, Wild Mushrooms, Sherry, and Parsley Bread Crumbs image

Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     Sauté     Valentine's Day     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup fresh breadcrumbs from French bread with crust
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
9 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
12 ounces fresh chanterelle mushrooms or other fresh wild mushrooms (such as oyster, stemmed shiitake, or crimini, quartered if large)
2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup amontillado Sherry
1/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup whipping cream
4 cups (or more) water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup polenta
1 pound bay scallops

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss breadcrumbs with olive oil and parsley in medium bowl to blend. Spread onto rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden and crunchy, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool completely. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and thyme. Sauté until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Add green onions; sauté 1 minute. Add Sherry; boil until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Add broth. Boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add cream; simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Bring 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook polenta until tender, adding more water as needed if too thick, and whisking frequently, about 20 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
  • Reheat mushroom mixture. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in another large skillet over high heat. Add scallops and sauté until just translucent in center, about 1 minute. Stir scallops and juices into mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide polenta among 6 plates. Spoon scallop mixture over polenta, sprinkle breadcrumbs over, and serve.

BAY SCALLOPS WITH POLENTA, WILD MUSHROOMS, SHERRY AND PARSLEY BR



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Rich flavors and varied textures make this dish absolutely incredible. I found this last week from an old Bon Appetit magazine that I kept and made it again... (yes, it's a stolen recipe, not one I've created but I HAD to share this for everyone to try) Lucious is the best way I could describe this. It's from February 2004 Valentine's issue and would be a great romantic meal for your and two other couples or half everything and make it for just the two of you, and have leftovers! (I made this with cremini's and shitake. I did NOT have "amontillado Sherry" but used a good quality dry sherry)

Provided by CHRISSYG

Categories     Grains

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup fresh breadcrumb, from french bread with crust
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
9 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
12 ounces fresh chanterelle mushrooms (such as oyster, stemmed shiitake, or crimini, quartered if large) or 12 ounces other fresh wild mushrooms (such as oyster, stemmed shiitake, or crimini, quartered if large)
2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup amontillado sherry wine
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup whipping cream
4 cups water (or more)
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup polenta
1 lb bay scallop

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Toss breadcrumbs with olive oil and parsley in medium bowl to blend.
  • Spread onto rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden and crunchy, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool completely. Store in airtight container at room temperature.) Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add mushrooms and thyme.
  • Sauté until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes.
  • Add green onions; sauté 1 minute.
  • Add Sherry; boil until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
  • Add broth.
  • Boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
  • Add cream; simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Bring 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
  • Gradually whisk in polenta.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Cook polenta until tender, adding more water as needed if too thick, and whisking frequently, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in 3 tablespoons butter.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover to keep warm.
  • Reheat mushroom mixture.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in another large skillet over high heat.
  • Add scallops and sauté until just translucent in center, about 1 minute.
  • Stir scallops and juices into mushrooms.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide polenta among 6 plates.
  • Spoon scallop mixture over polenta, sprinkle breadcrumbs over, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.2, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 84.4, Sodium 672, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 19.5

SCALLOPS AND MUSHROOMS (PAN SEARED)



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This is a DELICIOUS recipe that is EASY to make, and is also LOW CARB and LOW SUGAR for people that are DIABETIC. I usually serve my Bok Choy recipe with this as one of the side dishes.

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 17m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 large sea scallops
6 tablespoons butter
1 bunch scallion (green onions, finely sliced white and green parts)
3/4 lb button mushroom (sliced)
1 tablespoon garlic (finely minced from jar)
1 tablespoon granulated garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
4 tablespoons cream sherry

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. DO NOT USE A NON-STICK SKILLET.
  • When butter begins to foam, add the minced garlic, scallions, and mushrooms and sauté for 2 minutes, or until tender.
  • Add the scallops and sprinkle with half of the garlic powder, half of the salt and half of the pepper. Saute covered for about 3-5 minutes, or until the scallops begin to turn opaque (white).
  • Turn the scallops over and sprinkle the rest of the garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Cover again and continue to sauté another 1 or 2 minutes.
  • Once the scallops are cooked, remove to a plate and cover the plate with the lid from the skillet.
  • Add the sherry to the skillet that contains the butter, mushrooms and scallions and continue to heat for 1 or 2 minutes.
  • Place 6 scallops on each of the 2 dinner plates. Spoon the sauce with the mushrooms and scallions over the scallops and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.9, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 121.3, Sodium 1566.9, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 6.2, Protein 22

BAY SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC PARSLEY BUTTER SAUCE



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They say smell is the sense most closely linked to memory recall, and that was certainly the case while making these garlicky, buttery bay scallops on toast. As waves of the wonderful aromas wafted up from the pan, they brought back a flood of vivid memories of my first kitchen job.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 13m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 thick slices Italian bread, toasted
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds fresh or frozen bay scallops, thawed, rinsed and patted dry
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Spread 1/2 tablespoon butter on one side of each piece of toasted Italian bread. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. When oil begins to smoke, pour scallops into pan. Cook for 30 seconds without stirring.
  • Toss scallops in pan and stir in garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir wine and lemon juice into scallops, bring to a boil, and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Stir parsley and cold butter into scallops and remove from heat. When butter melts, stir in salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Spoon scallops over buttered toast and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 148.5 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 780.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

BAY SCALLOPS PROVENçAL



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Sometimes the best pairings are accidental. One weekend when I had some work to do, I asked my husband to go to the local fish market and pick up one of their marvelous chowders that could be reheated for lunch. He came home instead with a pound of local bay scallops, the first of the season (and abundant this year). Now I had to cook. Fortunately, I had other suitable ingredients on hand and in less than 30 minutes, lunch was on the table. Not one to let a tasting opportunity go to waste, I figured the dish I almost literally threw together would be compatible with a bottle of simple white Burgundy. It had just enough richness in the glass.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 3 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound fresh bay scallops
3 tablespoons flour
Salt and pepper
pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
Toasted baguette slices, for serving

Steps:

  • Season the flour with some salt and pepper and toss the scallops in it. Heat the oil in a 10- to 12-inch skillet. Add the shallot and garlic and sauté over medium heat a few minutes, until soft. Remove, draining well to keep most of the oil in the pan. Increase the heat to medium-high. Shake excess flour from the scallops and sauté them, tossing, until lightly browned.
  • Return the shallot and garlic to the skillet. Add the tomatoes and sauté until they soften, a minute or so. Add the lemon juice and wine and stir just until the ingredients are well combined. With a slotted spoon, transfer the scallops to a warm serving dish. (It's fine if some vegetables hitch a ride with the scallops.)
  • Increase the heat to high and reduce the liquid until it thickens to the consistency of heavy cream. Lower heat, swirl in the butter and check the seasoning. Fold in the parsley. Pour the sauce over the scallops and arrange the toast around the platter.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 321, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 661 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. If possible, try to use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking scallops, it's important not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and will make them more likely to stick.
  • Sear the scallops quickly: Scallops cook very quickly, so it's important to sear them quickly over high heat. This will help them develop a nice golden-brown crust while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
  • Don't overcook the scallops: Scallops are very delicate, so it's important not to overcook them. Otherwise, they will become tough and rubbery.
  • Use a variety of mushrooms: This recipe calls for a variety of wild mushrooms, but you can use any type of mushrooms that you like. Just be sure to clean them thoroughly before using.
  • Make sure the polenta is creamy: The polenta should be creamy and smooth, not too thick or too thin. If it's too thick, add a little more milk or water. If it's too thin, cook it for a few minutes longer.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately, while the scallops are still hot and the polenta is still creamy.

Conclusion:

This recipe for bay scallops with polenta, wild mushrooms, sherry, and parsley bread crumbs is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The scallops are seared until golden brown and then served on a bed of creamy polenta. The wild mushrooms add a savory flavor to the dish, and the sherry and parsley bread crumbs add a touch of brightness. This dish is sure to impress your guests!

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