Best 7 Sea Scallops With Cider Glaze And Cauliflower Two Ways Recipes

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In this culinary journey, we will explore the tantalizing world of flavors in "Sea Scallops with Cider Glaze and Cauliflower Two Ways." This delectable dish is a symphony of textures and tastes, where the tender sea scallops bask in a luscious cider glaze, while the cauliflower takes center stage in two distinct preparations. One emerges crispy and golden, while the other presents a creamy, comforting spectacle. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will captivate your palate and leave you craving for more.

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SEA SCALLOPS WITH CIDER GLAZE AND CAULIFLOWER TWO WAYS



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Provided by Floyd Cardoz

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 cups fresh apple cider
1 teaspoon minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1/2 inch piece dried pasilla or chipotle chile pepper
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 tablespoon sliced shallots
3 cups stalks and stems from cauliflowers and broccoli
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes or hot red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cups cauliflower, cut into 1 1/2-inch florets
3 cups Romanesco broccoli, purple cauliflower or other broccoli, cut into 1 1/2-inch florets
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 small sprig rosemary
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 sprigs thyme
20 large sea scallops
1/4 cup canola oil

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

SCALLOPS WITH CURRIED CAULIFLOWER



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 1/4 pounds medium sea scallops (about 24), ?foot? muscles removed
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup roasted salted cashews
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Put a baking sheet on the middle oven rack and preheat to 450 degrees F. Toss the cauliflower, red onion, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, the garlic and curry powder in a large bowl. Spread on the hot baking sheet and roast, without stirring, until very tender and well browned in spots, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Season the scallops with salt, add to the skillet and cook, undisturbed, until well browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until no longer translucent, about 1 more minute; transfer the scallops to a plate.
  • Toss the cauliflower mixture with the raisins and cashews and divide among plates. Top with the scallops and cilantro; drizzle with the yogurt. Serve with lime wedges.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED SEA SCALLOPS



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Pan-seared scallops may seem intimidating to some, but it's really a simple dish to prepare. Sea scallops are amazingly tender, succulent, and mildly flavored, but when you style them up with a flavorful balsamic glaze, they can be a showstopper. They're sophisticated enough for dinner guests, but easy enough for a weeknight dinner.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 large sea scallops
¼ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
½ cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Pat scallops thoroughly with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and ensure a good sear. Combine seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper and use to lightly season both sides of the scallops.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops to the skillet, being careful not to crowd. Cook until golden brown and a crust starts to form, about 3 minutes per side. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid steaming the scallops and be careful not to overcook. Remove from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
  • Add white wine, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom. Cook until glaze is slightly thick and syrupy, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Move scallops to a serving plate, drizzle glaze on top, and garnish with chopped tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 87.6 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 559.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

SEA SCALLOPS WITH CIDER GLAZE AND CAULIFLOWER TWO WAYS



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 29

FOR THE GLAZE:
3 cups fresh apple cider
1 teaspoon minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1/2 inch piece dried pasilla or chipotle chile pepper
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Salt and black pepper
FOR THE PURÉE:
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons sliced shallots
1 teaspoon minced ginger
3 cups stalks and stems from cauliflowers and broccoli
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes or hot red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper
FOR THE CAULIFLOWER:
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cups cauliflower, cut into 1 1/2-inch florets
3 cups Romanesco broccoli, purple cauliflower or other broccoli, cut into 1 1/2-inch florets
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 small sprig rosemary
2 sprigs thyme
Salt and black pepper
FOR THE SCALLOPS:
20 large sea scallops
1/4 cup canola oil
Salt and black pepper.

Steps:

  • 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. Yield: 4 servings.

SCALLOPS AND CAULIFLOWER



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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

1 head cauliflower, stem and leaves removed
1 lb sea scallops
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots, chopped
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon dried sun-dried tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

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.

PAN-SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH CIDER SAUCE



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Categories     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Apple     Bacon     Scallop     Fall     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bacon slices
1 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons cornstarch
16 medium sea scallops (about 1 pound)
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using tongs, transfer to paper towels and drain. Crumble bacon. Pour off all but 2 teaspoons bacon drippings from skillet.
  • Whisk apple cider and cornstarch in small bowl to blend well. Sprinkle scallops with thyme salt and pepper.
  • Heat bacon drippings in skillet over high heat. Add scallops and cook until golden brown and almost cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Add cider mixture to skillet and bring to boil, whisking constantly. Boil until thickened to sauce consistency, whisking occasionally, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice. Return scallops to skillet and toss until just opaque in center, about 1 minute. Transfer scallops to plates. Sprinkle bacon over.

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CAULIFLOWER AND BALSAMIC SYRUP



Pan Seared Scallops With Cauliflower and Balsamic Syrup image

This recipe is from the Auberge du Soleil Spa, Napa Valley, CA. A fabulous light dish, the combinations of flavors and textures, sweet and salty, creamy and crunchy are fantastic! (The cooking time includes the balsamic reduction)

Provided by CCinSC

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 fresh sea scallops (each 2-3 oz)
2 cups cauliflower florets
1/4 cup cream
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (buy the best quality you can)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Reduce balsamic vinegar over low heat until it is the consistency of syrup, about 1/4 cup.
  • Keep warm.
  • Cook cauliflower florets for about one minute in boiling salted water, then put on ice to stop the cooking and retain color.
  • Reserve one cup of the florets.
  • Put the other cup into a saucepan, cover it with 1/4 cup of cream and cook for about 8 minutes.
  • Puree in a blender or push through a fine sieve and keep warm.
  • Put 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small sauté pan, and when heated add the scallops that have been seasoned with salt and pepper.
  • Cook over moderately high heat, high enough to get a nice caramelized sear, on each side for 1-3 minutes, until cooked through.
  • In another small sauté pan, brown 1 1/2 tablespoons butter slightly, then add the cup of florets that were not pureed.
  • Cook for one minute or two browning the cauliflower slightly.
  • Add the toasted, slivered almonds, then the capers, golden raisins and chopped parsley.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • In the center of a plate, put half the cauliflower puree.
  • Arrange the cauliflower-caper-raisin mixture on top of the puree as a bed for the scallops.
  • Top with half the scallops, then drizzle the plate with the reduced balsamic vinegar.
  • Repeat with second plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.7, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 63.3, Sodium 508, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 18.1, Protein 8.8

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality scallops: Look for plump, firm scallops with a briny, sweet smell. Avoid any scallops that are slimy or have an off odor.
  • Sear the scallops properly: Sear the scallops in a hot pan with a little oil until they are golden brown and caramelized on the outside, but still translucent and slightly undercooked in the center. This will ensure that they are tender and juicy.
  • Make sure the cider glaze is thick and syrupy: Reduce the cider glaze in a saucepan until it has thickened and become syrupy. This will help it adhere to the scallops and give them a delicious glaze.
  • Roast the cauliflower until it is tender and caramelized: Roast the cauliflower in a hot oven until it is tender and caramelized. This will add a nutty, sweet flavor to the dish.
  • Serve the scallops and cauliflower immediately: Serve the scallops and cauliflower immediately, while they are still hot and crispy. This will ensure that you enjoy them at their best.

Conclusion:

Sea scallops with cider glaze and cauliflower two ways is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The scallops are perfectly seared and the cider glaze is sweet and tangy. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection and adds a nutty, sweet flavor to the dish. This dish is sure to impress your guests and will leave them wanting more.

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