Best 7 Crispy Scallops With Tarragon Cream Recipes

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Crispy scallops with tarragon cream is a delectable dish that combines the succulent flavors of scallops with a creamy, herbaceous sauce. The scallops are seared to perfection, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender, juicy interior. The tarragon cream sauce adds a bright, citrusy flavor that complements the scallops beautifully. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CRISPY SCALLOPS WITH TARRAGON CREAM



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You'll flip for these tender, crisp-coated scallops. The ridiculously easy, creamy tarragon sauce truly makes this dish a star. Utterly brilliant! -Karen Kuebler, Dallas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large egg
2 teaspoons water
2/3 cup Italian-style panko bread crumbs
1/3 cup mashed potato flakes
1 pound sea scallops
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and potato flakes. Dip scallops in egg mixture, then coat with crumb mixture., Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook scallops in batches until golden brown, 2 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in tarragon. Serve with scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Fat 40g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 166mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SCALLOPS WITH TARRAGON CREAM AND WILTED BUTTER LETTUCE



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Milk/Cream     Leafy Green     Herb     Appetizer     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Scallop     Fall     Tarragon     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, divided
1/4 cup minced shallots
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup whipping cream
4 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons Pernod or other aniseflavored liqueur (optional)
8 large sea scallops, patted dry
1 small head of butter lettuce, leaves separated

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté 3 minutes. Add wine; boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add cream, 3 teaspoons tarragon, and Pernod, if using. Simmer until sauce coats back of spoon, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper; cook until brown and almost cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to plate. Add lettuce to drippings in skillet; toss until beginning to wilt, about 1 minute. Spoon sauce onto 2 plates; divide lettuce between plates. Place 4 scallops on each plate; sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon tarragon.

TARRAGON LOVER'S SCALLOPS



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Lightly browned sea scallops complemented by a smooth brown butter sauce with fresh tarragon. All you fans of tarragon, this is the recipe for you!

Provided by Stompy

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
5 tablespoons butter, divided
1 ½ pounds sea scallops, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon salt to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup dry white wine
1 lemon, zested
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Place half of the scallops in the skillet without crowding; cook until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove scallops to a plate. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon butter in the skillet, and cook remaining scallops. Remove to plate.
  • Wipe out skillet, and return skillet to medium heat. Pour in wine, and boil 1 or 2 minutes, until reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Reduce heat to low, and whisk in the remaining 4 tablespoons butter; just softening butter to form a smooth sauce. Stir in salt, lemon zest, and tarragon. Pour sauce over scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 959.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

TARRAGON SCALLOPS



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This is an quick and easy scallops recipe. Make sure to use "dry" sea scallops (the ones without any water added). Simple and delicious.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs dry sea scallops (the larger type WITHOUT water added)
1 garlic clove, minced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2-3/4 teaspoon crushed dried tarragon (use twice as much chopped fresh tarragon)
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 -2 tablespoon shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • If some scallops are a lot larger than others, you may want to cut the larger ones in half.
  • Rinse scallops and pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a skillet heat butter over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and lightly sautee for about 1 minute.
  • Add scallops and tarragon. Cook for about 6-7 minutes or until scallops are opaque; turning each once halfway through cooking.
  • Sprinkle with paprika and parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH TARRAGON CREAM



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Categories     Sauté     Scallop     Spring     Tarragon     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 pounds (about 20) large sea scallops
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 cup low-fat (1%) milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Pat scallops dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add scallops and cook until brown on bottom, about 3minutes. Turn scallops over and cook until opaque in center, about 1 minute longer. Transfer scallops to plate. Tent with foil.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in same skillet. Add flour, stir 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer until thick and smooth, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Stir in tarragon and any juices from scallops on plate. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon onto plates. Arrange scallops, brown side up, atop sauce.

CHEESY TARRAGON BAY SCALLOPS



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Nice presentation, and when served over a puff pastry shell, elegant enough for a special dinner. The Parmesan and tarragon give you a rich and flavorful cheese sauce that's the perfect complement to the scallops.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Scallop Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 puff pastry shells
2 tablespoons butter, divided
12 ounces bay scallops
¾ cup sliced button mushrooms
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons flour
¼ cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons sherry
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, plus more for garnish
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Remove all wrapping from the pastry shells and set on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and puffed, about 20 minutes (follow directions on package).
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bay scallops, and saute quickly on both sides until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Do not overcook. Remove scallops from skillet and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and melt remaining tablespoon butter. Add mushrooms and shallots, and sautè until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Whisk half-and-half and flour into the skillet, whisking until thickened; add white wine, sherry, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, and whisk into the cream sauce.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon tarragon, and pepper. Return scallops to the cheese sauce, stir, and reheat briefly.
  • Remove top of the puff pastry shell, and fill with cheesy scallops, overflowing slightly to serve. Garnish with additional fresh tarragon if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 74.2 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 662.4 mg

SCALLOPS WITH TARRAGON BUTTER



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From Food & Wine ad on my computer home page today! Thought I'd share. It says "You can't go wrong with scallops in a white-wine butter sauce, and tarragon makes it all the better. Be careful not to heat the sauce too much or it may separate".

Provided by Oolala

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
5 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 lbs sea scallops, dried well
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 grated lemon, zest of
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil with 1/2 tablespoon of the butter over moderate heat. Season the scallops with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Put half the scallops in the pan. Cook until browned, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook until browned on the second side and just done, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil with 1/2 tablespoon of the butter in the pan and cook the remaining scallops. Remove.
  • Wipe out the pan.
  • Put the pan over moderately low heat and add the wine. Boil until reduced to approximately 2 tablespoons, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting.
  • Whisk the remaining 4 tablespoons butter into the wine. The butter should not melt completely but just soften to form a smooth sauce.
  • Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, the lemon zest, and the tarragon. Pour the sauce over the scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.7, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 960.8, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 29.3

Tips:

  • To ensure the scallops are perfectly cooked, sear them over high heat for 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown and opaque throughout.
  • For a crispy exterior and tender interior, make sure the scallops are dry before searing.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or griddle to evenly distribute heat and prevent the scallops from sticking.
  • To make the tarragon cream sauce, use fresh tarragon leaves for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth.
  • Serve the scallops immediately with the tarragon cream sauce and your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

These crispy scallops with tarragon cream sauce are a delicious and elegant seafood dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the tarragon cream sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.

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