Scallops with curried cauliflower is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course. The delicate flavor of the scallops pairs perfectly with the rich and flavorful curry sauce, while the cauliflower adds a touch of sweetness and crunch. This dish is also a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables into your diet. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that will impress your friends and family.
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CURRIED CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS
This is a really unusual but delicious way to eat cauliflower. The Japanese are brilliant at making lovely crispy batter for their tempura, so while I was over there recently I wanted to discover their secret. It turns out there are lots of different techniques, such as using cornstarch instead of flour, or ice-cold sparkling water instead of tap water. In this recipe I'm going to use beer, though, as it gives such a nice color and goes well with the spices. However, the best advice I was given is to fry the fritters in small batches and eat them straightaway, so they're crunchy and hot. PS This batter recipe can be used for all sorts of things, like fish fillets or thin chicken strips or any finely cut vegetable. You can leave the spices out if you prefer it plain.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- First make your batter. Smash up the cumin and mustard seeds, chiles and peppercorns in a pestle and mortar until you have a powder. Put the flour into a mixing bowl and stir in the ground spices and the turmeric. Pour in most of the beer and whisk gently. Check the consistency - you want it to be the thickness of heavy cream. If it's too thick, whisk in the rest of the beer. Don't worry too much about having little lumps in the batter, as they'll just become nice crunchy bits when you start frying. Season with sea salt and put aside.
- Trim the bottom of the stalk and break the cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Slice up the stalk into 1-inch pieces - this way it will all cook at the same rate. Wash the cauliflower, drain it and pat dry with kitchen towels. Place the cauliflower pieces in a bowl and dust with a little flour.
- Pour the oil into a deep saucepan - you want it to be about 4 to 5 inches deep - and heat it to 350 degrees F. If you don't have a thermometer don't worry, just drop a piece of potato into the oil. When it floats to the surface and starts to sizzle, the oil will be at the right temperature so remove the potato from the pan.
- Shake any excess flour off the cauliflower. One by one, dip the pieces into the beer batter, then carefully place them in the hot oil, moving them away from you as you do so. Make sure you stand back so you don't get splashed. It's best to fry them in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan (but serve them as soon as each batch is ready). Each time a batch of cauliflower is nearly ready, add some battered parsley leaves to the pan and fry for 40 seconds (you want to serve them scattered over the fritters). Fry the pieces gently, turning them a couple of times with a slotted spoon. When they're browned and crisp, lift them out of the oil, allowing any excess to drip back into the pan, and drain on kitchen towels. Dust with sea salt and squeeze over a little lemon juice.
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CURRIED SCALLOPS
This is my favourite recipe for curried scallops. It is creamy and rich, with a nice tangy flavour to the sauce. This is the mixture I use for my curried scallop pies, or you can just serve it over rice.
Provided by Sara 76
Categories Curries
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter, add onion and cook gently until softened.
- Add flour and curry powder, mix well.
- Gradually add milk and mayonnaise, stirring continuously.
- Cook until sauce starts to thicken, then add scallops.
- Leave on heat until scallops are just cooked - Don't over cook them!
- Remove from heat, add egg and lemon juice.
- Stir well, and serve hot over rice, or leave to cool and make into pies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 120, Sodium 339, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.4, Protein 27.1
SCALLOPS AND CAULIFLOWER
We really enjoyed this with a tossed salad. The original recipe said to slice the cauliflower in 1/2 inch slices but I sliced mine in the food processor, so the slices were quite thin but we really liked it this way. Recipe source: Prevention
Provided by ellie_
Categories Cauliflower
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Line cookie sheet with foil and spray with Pam.
- Slice cauliflower (see note in description) using a food processor (thickest setting) or slice crosswise in 1/2 inch slices. Arrange on prepared pan and spray with Pam and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-30 minutes or until browned, turning once during cooking. Turn off oven but leave pan in oven to keep warm.
- Pat scallops dry and season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add scallops and cook turning once until golden brown on both sides (about 10 minutes total). Transfer to bowl.
- Add shallots, capers and tomatoes to pan and cook stirring until tender (2 minutes). Stir in vinegar and then return scallops to pan along with the parsley. Heat through until heated through (2 minutes).
- Arrange cauliflower in serving bowl or individual plates and top with scallops and cooking liquids. Sprinkle with the nuts.
SEA SCALLOPS WITH CIDER GLAZE AND CAULIFLOWER TWO WAYS
Provided by Floyd Cardoz
Categories dinner, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the glaze: In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, shallots, ginger, chile pepper and vinegar. Place over high heat until reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, discard the chile, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside and keep warm.
- For the purée: Place a large saucepan over moderate heat. Add the canola oil and the cumin, and heat until shimmering. Add the shallots and ginger, and cook for 1 minute. Add the cauliflower trimmings and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Add Aleppo pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the trimmings to a food processor with about 1/2 the liquid. Process until smooth, adding liquid from the saucepan as needed to make a thick but pourable purée. Set aside and keep warm.
- For the roasted cauliflower: Place a medium skillet over moderate heat. Add the canola oil and the cauliflower and Romanesco broccoli. Stir, uncovered, until coated with oil, about 1 minute. Cover and continue to cook until beginning to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onion, ginger, rosemary and thyme. Stir, cover and cook for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
- For the scallops: Pat scallops dry with a towel. Heat a skillet over high heat; when hot, turn heat off and add oil. After a moment, add the scallops and return to high heat. Cook until well seared on each side, about 3 minutes a side.
- Place some purée on one side of each of 4 plates. Top with the roasted cauliflower and broccoli. Place scallops on the other side. Drizzle with glaze.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 603, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1944 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality scallops and cauliflower are essential for this dish. Look for scallops that are firm and have a briny smell. The cauliflower should be fresh and have a tight head.
- Cook the scallops properly: Scallops are delicate and can easily be overcooked. Cook them over high heat for a short period of time, just until they are opaque and firm. Overcooking will make them tough and rubbery.
- Make sure the curry sauce is flavorful: The curry sauce is what brings this dish together. Make sure it is flavorful and has a good balance of spices. Use a variety of spices, such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala.
- Garnish the dish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley, add a pop of color and flavor to the dish. They also help to balance out the richness of the curry sauce.
Conclusion:
Scallops with Curried Cauliflower is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The scallops are tender and flavorful, and the curry sauce is rich and flavorful. The cauliflower adds a nice touch of texture and sweetness to the dish. This dish is sure to impress your guests!
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