Best 5 Sea Scallops Over Leeks With Mango Curry Chutney Sauce Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where flavors dance and aromas tantalize your senses! Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of creating a delectable dish: sea scallops gracefully perched atop a bed of tender leeks, all bathed in a vibrant mango curry chutney sauce. This symphony of flavors promises an explosion of taste that will leave you craving for more. Get ready to dive into a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets to crafting this extraordinary dish.

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SPICY MANGO SCALLOPS



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This sweet and spicy seafood combo gives off enough heat to make the whole family warm up to its great flavors! Be sure to buy the larger sea scallops for this recipe; cooking times would be off for the smaller bay scallops. -Nicole Filizetti, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 sea scallops (1-1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon peanut or canola oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup mango chutney
2 cups hot cooked basmati rice
Minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Pat scallops dry with paper towels. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and firm. Remove from pan., Add onion to same pan; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in pineapple juice. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in chutney., Return scallops to pan; heat through, stirring gently to coat. Serve with rice; sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH LEEKS AND CAVIAR SAUCE



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Categories     Herb     Shellfish     Scallop     Leek     Spring     Winter     Party     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
2 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped
1 cup brut Champagne
3/4 cup whipping cream
20 sea scallops
3 tablespoons caviar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add leeks and sauté until tender but not brown, about 20 minutes. Add Champagne and boil until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 4 minutes. Transfer leek mixture to strainer set over bowl. Press on leeks to extract as much liquid as possible. Transfer leeks to small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Return liquid to same skillet. Add cream and boil until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 4 minutes. Transfer sauce to bowl; cool 1 hour.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add scallops to skillet and sauté until just cooked through and golden brown, about 3 minutes per side for each batch. Transfer to plate.
  • Spoon leeks in 5 small mounds around rim of each plate, spacing equally. Top each mound with 1 scallop. Stir caviar and tarragon into sauce. Spoon sauce into center of each plate.

SAUTEED SEA SCALLOPS WITH CURRY



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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     Sauté     Scallop     Spring     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 to 8 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces carrots, peeled, cut into matchstick-size strips
1 12-ounce English hothouse cucumber, cut into matchstick-size strips
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder

Steps:

  • Cook carrots in large pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes. Add cucumbers and cook until all vegetables are crisp-tender, about 1 minute longer. Drain well. Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons butter with oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Working in batches, add scallops; sauté until golden and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to platter.
  • Add cream, ginger and curry powder to same skillet. Add any accumulated juices from scallops on platter. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter; whisk until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Return scallops to skillet. Add carrots and cucumbers; toss to combine. Cook just until scallops and vegetables are heated through, about 1 minute.

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS IN A VODKA LEEK SAUCE



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Printed in In Style magazine, May 1998. It is a recipe from Lola's in L.A. A restaurant and bar that is frequented by the stars.

Provided by Bren in LR

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons sweet butter, divided
8 large sea scallops
1 leek, cleaned, trimmed and diced (white part only)
1/4 cup vodka
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in saute pan until sizzling. Add scallops and sear quickly (about 1 minute), leaving center of scallop under cooked.
  • Remove scallops from pan; set aside. Reduce heat; add leeks to pan and saute until softened, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add vodka and return scallops to pan. Cook until vodka is reduced, 1-2 minutes.
  • Add remaining butter a tablespoon at a time until sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

SCALLOPS WITH LEEKS AND LEMON BUTTER SAUCE



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I love scallops! Serve these as a nice first course or a light main dish. The cook time does not take into account that some things can be done simultaneously.

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Spring

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 tablespoons butter
3 large leeks, white and pale green parts,thinly sliced
2 tablespoons water
3 cups dry white vermouth
6 shallots, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 1/2 lbs bay scallops
1/2 cup butter, chilled,cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 plum tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
  • Add leeks and 2 tablespoons water.
  • Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until leeks are tender, stirring now and then.
  • Season and set aside.
  • Can be made a day in advance.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • In a large saucepan, boil vermouth, shallots, lemon juice,and thyme 25 minutes, or until reduced to 1 cup.
  • Strain sauce and set aside.
  • Season scallops.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute scallops about 3 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Keep warm.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, rewarm the leek mixture, stirring now and then.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer, gradually add the 1/2 c butter a piece or two at a time, whisking until melted.
  • Remove from heat and season.
  • Spoon leek mixture onto plates.
  • Spoon warm scallops onto leeks.
  • Drizzle sauce over scallops and sprinkle with chopped tomatoes.
  • Serve.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and measured, and that all your cooking tools are within reach. This will help you cook efficiently and avoid scrambling around looking for things while you're cooking.
  • Sear the Scallops Properly: To get a nice golden crust on your scallops, make sure your pan is hot before adding them. Don't overcrowd the pan, or the scallops will steam instead of sear. And don't move them around too much in the pan, or they won't develop a crust.
  • Don't Overcook the Scallops: Scallops cook quickly, so it's important not to overcook them. Otherwise, they will become tough and chewy. A good rule of thumb is to cook them for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are just opaque in the center.
  • Use High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Use fresh, high-quality scallops, and choose a good-quality mango chutney. You can also make your own mango chutney if you have the time.

Conclusion:

This recipe for sea scallops over leeks with mango curry chutney sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The scallops are perfectly seared and the mango chutney sauce is a perfect complement to the delicate flavor of the scallops. This dish is sure to impress your guests.

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