Scallops with tarragon cream and wilted butter lettuce is a delightful dish that combines the delicate sweetness of scallops with a rich and flavorful sauce. The tarragon cream adds a vibrant herbal note, while the wilted butter lettuce provides a tender and slightly bitter contrast. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner, and it is sure to impress your guests. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a memorable and delicious meal that will leave your taste buds tingling.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SCALLOPS WITH TARRAGON CREAM AND WILTED BUTTER LETTUCE
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
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
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
CRISPY SCALLOPS WITH TARRAGON CREAM
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
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.
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH TARRAGON CREAM
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.
SCALLOPS WITH TARRAGON BUTTER
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
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
TARRAGON SCALLOPS
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
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.
CHEESY TARRAGON BAY SCALLOPS
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
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
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Look for plump, firm scallops, crisp butter lettuce, and fresh tarragon.
- Sear the scallops properly: Searing the scallops gives them a nice caramelized crust and helps to lock in their natural juices. Be sure to use a hot skillet and sear the scallops for only 1-2 minutes per side.
- Don't overcook the scallops: Overcooked scallops are tough and rubbery. Cook them just until they are opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
- Wilt the butter lettuce quickly: Wilting the butter lettuce helps to soften it and make it more tender. Be sure to wilt the lettuce quickly so that it doesn't become soggy.
- Use a good quality tarragon cream sauce: The tarragon cream sauce is what really makes this dish special. Be sure to use a good quality cream and fresh tarragon.
Conclusion:
Scallops with Tarragon Cream and Wilted Butter Lettuce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The scallops are perfectly seared and the tarragon cream sauce is rich and flavorful. The wilted butter lettuce adds a nice touch of freshness and crunch. This dish is sure to impress your guests!
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