Step into a culinary adventure with our tantalizing recipe for scallops with caramelized cauliflower and a caper raisin emulsion. This dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors that will elevate your taste buds to new heights. Indulge in the succulent scallops, perfectly seared to retain their tender juiciness, complemented by the caramelized cauliflower, roasted to perfection with a hint of smokiness. The caper raisin emulsion adds a delightful combination of tangy, sweet, and salty notes, creating a harmonious balance that will leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SCALLOPS W/ CARAMELIZED CAULIFLOWER & CAPER-RAISIN EMULSION
Adapted from a recipe from chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, a very elegant dish and the raisin-caper combinations is surprisingly wonderful. Supposedly discovered by accident in the kitchen of Jean-Georges.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Cauliflower
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the raisins, capers and their liquid, 4 tablespoons of the butter and water to a low simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat; cook 10 minutes.
- Cool 5 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a blender; blend until smooth; blend in vinegar, season with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the nutmeg and pepper to taste; return mixture to the saucepan and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add cauliflower.
- Cook, turning, until brown and crisp on both sides, about 5 minutes.
- Season with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove cauliflower to a plate.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon of the butter to the skillet.
- Season scallops with remaining 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and pepper to taste; add scallops to skillet.
- Cook, turning once, until just opaque, about 4 minutes.
- Spoon raisin sauce onto plate; top with scallop slices, then with cauliflower slices and sprinkle with parsley; season with freshly grated nutmeg.
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CAULIFLOWER, CAPERS AND RAISINS
I know this sounds a little different but it is really good. Plus it is a gourmet without all the work. From Food & Wine magazine
Provided by Kennasmommy
Categories Cauliflower
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add caulifolower and boil over high heat until just tender, 3-4 minutes.
- Drain, shaking off excess water.
- In a large skillet, heat oil until simmering.
- Season scallops with salt and pepper. Add to skillet in a single layer and cook over high heat until golden and crusty, about 2 minutes.
- Turn the scallops.
- Add the butter, cauliflower, almonds, capers, and raisins and cook undistributed until the scallops are white throughout and cauliflower is lightly browned in spots, about1 minute longer.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and stir gently to coat.
- Transfer to plates, garnish with parsley and serve.
- Enjoy!
SCALLOPS WITH CAULIFLOWER PUREE, PARSLEY, AND CAPERS
Broiling showcases the tender flesh and natural butteriness of sea scallops, which are a good low-cholesterol alternative to shrimp.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put cauliflower, shallot, stock, a pinch of salt, and 1 cup water into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is soft, 15 to 18 minutes. Working in batches, puree in a food processor, filling no more than 2/3 full each time. Season with salt and pepper. Cauliflower puree can be refrigerated up to 2 days; reheat over low heat until warm, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss Jerusalem artichokes in a medium bowl with about 1 teaspoon oil and a pinch of salt, separating rounds with your fingers. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until light golden brown and crisp, 10 to 20 minutes, checking often and transferring slices to a plate as they brown. Set plate above or near oven to keep warm.
- Stir together parsley, chives, and capers in a small bowl. Pour in remaining 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons oil, and stir. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Set relish aside.
- Preheat broiler, with rack 6 inches from heat. Lightly brush a rimmed baking sheet with oil. Add scallops, and turn to coat. Toss with about 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Squeeze lemon over scallops. Broil until scallops are just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Spoon 1/2 cup cauliflower puree onto each of 4 plates, and top with 3 scallops. Drizzle with relish, and sprinkle with salt. Top with Jerusalem artichoke chips; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 g, Cholesterol 15 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 293 g
SCALLOPS WITH CAULIFLOWER, DRIED CHERRIES, AND CAPERS
Provided by Michael Psilakis
Categories Shellfish Appetizer Low Cal High Fiber Dried Fruit Cherry Seafood Scallop Cauliflower Healthy Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook cauliflower florets in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and transfer cauliflower to bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same pot over medium-high heat. Add spinach and toss until just wilted but still bright green, about 3 minutes. Transfer spinach to sieve set over large bowl and drain well. Reserve pot. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in reserved pot. Add half of shallot; saute 1 minute. Sprinkle cauliflower with cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Add to pot and toss to coat. Add spinach and toss until heated through, about 3 minutes. Divide vegetables among 6 plates.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in medium skillet over high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Add to skillet; sear until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Place 1 scallop on each plate. Melt butter in same skillet. Add half of shallot and last 3 ingredients. Cook until butter starts to brown, about 4 minutes. Spoon over scallops and serve.
- WHAT TO DRINK:
- Bright fruit and honey flavors pair well with these three salty mezes. Try Boutari 2005 "Kallisti" (Santorini, $24).
SCALLOPS WITH CAPER PAN SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY
Want to serve a show-stopping dinner that comes together in no time at all? Seared to golden brown perfection and bathed in a buttery pan sauce of fragrant shallots and white wine and briny capers, these scallops are sure to impress. And since the whole dish takes just 15 minutes to make, you don't need to wait for a special occasion to indulge.
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Dinner
Time 14m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season the scallops on both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt together 1 tablespoon butter and the olive oil over high heat. When the butter has melted, add the scallops to the pan and sear, flipping once halfway through, until golden brown on both sides and nearly opaque all the way through, 3-4 minutes total. Divide the scallops between 2 plates and return the skillet to medium-high heat.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add the shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the capers and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the wine and cook, stirring, until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and add the remaining tablespoon of butter, swirling the pan until it melts into the sauce. Season the sauce with salt and pepper, then spoon it over the scallops. Serve hot.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 647 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 91 grams, Sugar 2 grams
SCALLOPS AND CAULIFLOWER WITH CAPER-RAISIN SAUCE
Provided by Jean Georges Vongerichten
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250°F. Combine the capers and raisins in a small saucepan and add 3/4 cup water; simmer gently until the raisins are plump, about 10 minutes. Do not cook rapidly; you don't want to reduce the liquid. Let the mixture cool for a couple of minutes, then purée it in a blender. Return it to the saucepan.
- Meanwhile, use a sharp knife or mandoline to cut the cauliflower florets into 1/4-inch-thick slices; you will need a total of 24 slices. Place 1 tablespoon each butter and oil in a large skillet and sauté the cauliflower over medium high heat; do this in 2 or more batches to avoid crowding (add another tablespoon of butter or oil when necessary.) Season it with salt and pepper as it cooks. Don't turn it too often; you want it to brown nicely. Total cooking time will be about 10 minutes, after which the cauliflower should be brown and crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm in a bowl in the oven.
- Deglaze the pan by heating 1/4 cup water in it and stirring and scraping the bottom over high heat for a minute or two. Add the parsley and pour this juice over the cauliflower; gently stir and return the cauliflower to the oven while you cook the scallops.
- Place 1 tablespoon each butter and oil in another large ovenproof skillet and turn the heat to medium-high. When the butter foams, add the scallops and cook on one side only until nicely browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Again, do this in batches to avoid crowding (adding another tablespoon of butter or oil when necessary). Remove the scallops from the pan as they brown and season with salt and pepper; keep them warm in the oven.
- Reheat the sauce, then add the nutmeg, vinegar, and pepper and salt, if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Spoon a little of the sauce onto each of 4 serving plates. Place 6 scallop pieces, browned side up, on each plate; top each scallop with a piece of cauliflower. Finish with a tiny grating of nutmeg.
Tips:
- Choose High-Quality Ingredients: Opt for fresh, plump scallops, tender cauliflower florets, and flavorful capers and raisins. Using top-notch ingredients will elevate the overall taste of the dish.
- Tenderize the Scallops: Before cooking, gently pat the scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps prevent them from becoming tough during cooking.
- Sear the Scallops Properly: Sear the scallops in a hot skillet with a little oil or butter until they are golden brown on both sides. This caramelizes the natural sugars in the scallops, giving them a delicious crust while keeping the interior tender and juicy.
- Roast the Cauliflower: Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast them in a hot oven until tender and slightly caramelized. The roasting process brings out the sweetness of the cauliflower and adds a nutty flavor.
- Make the Caper-Raisin Emulsion: Combine capers, raisins, vinegar, water, and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until the mixture is slightly thickened. This emulsion adds a tangy and sweet flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
This recipe for Seared Scallops with Caramelized Cauliflower and Caper-Raisin Emulsion is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The tender scallops, roasted cauliflower, and tangy emulsion create a harmonious dish that is both elegant and approachable. Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love