CORIANDER-CRUSTED SCALLOPS WITH CHIVE POTATO HASH AND SWEET CORN SAUCE
Steps:
- Make chervil oil
- In blender, purée oil and chervil until chervil pieces are very small, 2 to 3 minutes. Strain through fine-mesh sieve into small bowl, pressing on solids to extract all oil. Set aside.
- Make corn sauce
- In medium saucepan over moderate heat, warm oil. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until vegetables begin to soften, about 7 minutes (adjust heat as necessary to keep vegetables from browning). Add stock and corn cobs, raise heat to moderately high, and bring to simmer. Lower heat to moderate and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes, adding stock if most of the liquid evaporates. Remove from heat. Using slotted spoon, remove vegetables and corn cobs and discard. Add corn kernels to stock, raise heat to moderately high, and bring to simmer. Lower heat to moderate and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.
- While sauce is simmering, make chive potato hash
- In medium heavy skillet over moderate heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add potatoes and sauté, scraping up browned bits every few minutes, until tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in salt, pepper, and chives, and keep warm.
- Finish sauce
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then purée mixture in blender until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Strain through mesh sieve into large bowl, pressing on solids to extract all liquid. If sauce is too thick to pour, stir in a small amount of additional stock. Stir in salt and pepper and keep warm.
- Make scallops
- In small bowl, stir together coriander, salt, and chile powder. Rinse scallops and pat dry, then sprinkle both sides with coriander mix. In medium heavy skillet heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add scallops and sear until lightly browned and cooked to desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare.
- To serve, divide corn sauce among four plates. Top each pool of sauce with 1 tablespoon potato hash and 2 scallops. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon chervil oil and garnish with chervil sprigs.
PAN-FRIED SCALLOPS
For a healthy-yet-special starter, try our easy pan-fried scallops with a squeeze of zesty lime and a sprinkling of chilli and coriander
Provided by Jo Pratt
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Starter
Time 15m
Yield Serves 2 as a starter
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fry the scallops in the olive oil for about 1 min until golden, then flip them over and sprinkle over the garlic cloves and chopped fresh red chilli into the pan. Cook for about 1 min more, then squeeze over the juice of the lime.
- Finish off with roughly chopped coriander and salt and pepper. Serve straight away.
GRILLED SEA SCALLOPS WITH CORN AND PEPPER SALSA
These summery grilled scallops are served with a kicky corn salsa, made bright green with puréed raw tomatillos, punched up with jalapeño and lime. Look for dry-packed or diver scallops, which means they are quite fresh (and haven't been dipped in a solution of sodium bisulphite, a commonly used preservative). Large scallops, about 2 ounces each, are ideal for grilling or pan-searing. Serve with small boiled potatoes.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, quick, seafood, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare a charcoal fire for grilling (or use a ridged stovetop grill pan).
- Make the salsa: Place the tomatillos and jalapeño in a blender or food processor and pulse to make a rough purée. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in corn, bell peppers, onion and lime juice. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let salsa rest for a few minutes, then taste and adjust salt.
- Season sea scallops with salt and pepper on both sides and drizzle with olive oil. Rub with fingers to distribute and coat scallops with seasoning.
- When the grill is medium hot, set the scallops on it in a single layer. Leave for 3 minutes, until well browned. (It's O.K. to lift an edge to peek, but don't try to turn the scallops until they have colored well or they'll stick to the grill.) When they are nicely crisped and browned turn each scallop with tongs and cook for another 3 minutes, until cooked through.
- Transfer scallops to a serving platter and spoon some salsa over them. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs. Pass the salsa at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 177, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 548 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PEPPER GRILLED SCALLOPS
Keep the heat out of the kitchen this summer! These pepper grilled scallops taste fantastic! Toss them on to a bed of salad greens and veggies and you have a nice light summer dish! They are surprisingly easy to make. Simply, throw some peppercorns on the grill -- and you will have interesting new aromas to sample. Revised recipe from Andrea Viestad's Food for Summer. Adjusted cooking time per recent review.
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Scandinavian
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat your gas or charcoal grill to a hot to medium hot level. You want your fire to be just under the hot level but not to the medium hot level yet.
- Meanwhile, allow your scallops to come to room temp while your prepare the vinaigrette.
- Combine the vinegar, honey, mustard, and oil in a bowl and whisk together with a fork. If it does not whisk together well just pop it into the microwave for about 30 seconds. Warming makes the honey mix more easily with the other ingredients.
- Pour half the vinaigrette into a small serving bowl. Set aside. Toss the scallops with the remaining vinaigrette, remove them from the bowl, and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- The grilling has to be done very quickly. Grill the scallops for a minute or two on one side then throw the black peppercorns onto the hottest part of the fire. (This really only works on a charcoal fire. You could try putting the peppercorns in foil with the top open and place the packet on the hottest part of the grill. Put the packet on as soon as you start your gas grill) Allow the scallops to cook for about 2 or 3 minutes more.
- Turn the scallops and allow them to cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on this side, then remove them and serve immediately using the remaining vinaigrette as a salad dressing for the greens.
- NOTE: You could do the same with shrimp or half shrimp and half scallops. Please adjust your time with the size of your seafood.
- One MORE NOTE: Please allow your ingredients to warm up to room temp before placing on the grill for more accurate cooking times. Thanks!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.1, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 21.6, Sodium 399.4, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3, Protein 12.9
GRILLED GARLIC PARMESAN CRUSTED SCALLOPS
Steps:
- Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.
- Pour olive oil into a shallow bowl.
- Rinse scallops under cold water, then dip into the olive oil.
- Press scallops into bread crumb mixture. Gently toss between your hands so any bread crumbs that haven't stuck can fall away. Place the breaded scallops onto a plate while breading the rest.
- Place the scallops in the refrigerator to allow the breading to set, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Brush the scallops lightly with more olive oil.
- Grill on the preheated grill until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 690.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
GRILLED SCALLOPS WITH CORIANDER BUTTER SAUCE
Categories Herb Onion Low/No Sugar Scallop Grill/Barbecue Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small heavy saucepan simmer the onion, the vinegar, the water, and the ground coriander until the liquid is reduced to about 1 tablespoon and whisk in the butter, 1 piece at a time, lifting the pan from the heat occasionally to let the mixture cool adding each new piece of butter before the previous one has melted completely. (The sauce should not get hot enough to liquefy. It should be the consistency of thin hollandaise.) Season the sauce with salt and pepper, transfer it to a bowl set in a larger bowl of warm water, and keep it warm.
- Brush the scallops with the oil, heat a ridged grill pan over high heat until it is hot and just begins to smoke, and in it grill the scallops, for 5 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through. Whisk the fresh coriander into the butter sauce, spoon the sauce onto 2 plates, and arrange the scallops on it.
Tips:
- Select high-quality scallops: Choose fresh, dry scallops with a plump texture and a slightly sweet smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have an off odor.
- Properly clean the scallops: Remove the side muscle from each scallop using a small knife or your fingers. Rinse the scallops gently under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Use a flavorful marinade: Marinating the scallops in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices enhances their taste. Experiment with different marinade ingredients to create unique flavor combinations.
- Sear the scallops correctly: Sear the scallops in a hot skillet with butter or olive oil until they are golden brown and slightly caramelized on the outside while remaining tender and juicy on the inside. Avoid overcooking the scallops, as they can quickly become tough.
- Prepare the chickpea salad and red pepper vinaigrette in advance: These components can be made ahead of time, saving you time when assembling the dish.
- Use fresh herbs: Freshly chopped herbs, such as cilantro and parsley, add a vibrant flavor and aroma to the dish. Use them generously in the chickpea salad and cilantro oil.
- Serve the dish immediately: Grilled scallops are best enjoyed hot off the grill. Serve them immediately with the chickpea salad, red pepper vinaigrette, and cilantro oil for a delicious and visually appealing presentation.
Conclusion:
Coriander-crusted grilled sea scallops with chickpea salad, red pepper vinaigrette, and cilantro oil is an elegant and flavorful dish that combines the delicate sweetness of scallops with a variety of vibrant and complementary flavors. The crispy coriander crust adds a unique texture and nutty flavor to the scallops, while the chickpea salad provides a refreshing and healthy accompaniment. The red pepper vinaigrette adds a tangy and slightly spicy note, and the cilantro oil adds a bright, herbaceous finish. This dish is perfect for a special occasion meal or a romantic dinner and is sure to impress your guests with its sophisticated flavors and beautiful presentation.
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