Best 11 Seared Scallops And Asparagus With Asian Cream Sauce Recipes

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Searching for a delectable and sophisticated meal that blends the flavors of the sea and garden? Look no further! Our meticulously crafted recipe for seared scallops and asparagus enveloped in a velvety Asian cream sauce is an exquisite culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds. Join us as we embark on a culinary journey to unveil the secrets behind this delectable dish, promising a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SESAME-CRUSTED, PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH ASIAN VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 green onion, minced
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, minced
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 tablespoon sake (only if an open bottle is nearby)
12 bite-sized sea scallops
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl add ginger, garlic, green onion, cilantro, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, soy, 1 tablespoon of canola oil, and sake. Whisk ingredients together.
  • Place 1 teaspoon of vinaigrette in each soup spoon.
  • Season scallops with salt and pepper.
  • Place sesame seeds on a plate. Pat down top and bottom side of each scallop in sesame seeds.
  • In a saute pan, over medium-high heat add remaining tablespoon oil. When oil is hot, add scallops, placing them sesame-crusted side down. Sear for approximately 1 minute, or until sesame seeds brown. Turn and sear on other sesame-crusted side for 1 more minute. Place 1 scallop in each soup spoon. Serve immediately.
  • * The same serving format can be achieved with only 4 spoons by replenishing each guests spoon for subsequent servings.
  • Recommended beverage: cold sake

SEARED SCALLOPS AND ASPARAGUS WITH ASIAN CREAM SAUCE



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Categories     Food Processor     Dairy     Shellfish     Vegetable     Sauté     Dinner     Lunch     Seafood     Scallop     Asparagus     Sake     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 teaspoons Szechuan peppercorns
3/4 cup sake
1/3 cup finely chopped shallots
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh ginger
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 cup whipping cream
12 asparagus spears, trimmed to 4-inch lengths
10 large sea scallops
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Finely chop peppercorns in processor. Cook sake, shallots, ginger, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon chopped peppercorns in small saucepan over medium heat until liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 15 minutes. Add cream; simmer until liquid coats spoon, about 6 minutes. Strain into another small saucepan.
  • Cook asparagus in saucepan of boiling salted water 2 minutes. Drain. Refresh under cold water; drain. Sprinkle remaining chopped peppercorns over both sides of scallops. Season with salt.
  • Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add scallops; cook until golden and almost cooked through, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Add asparagus; sauté until scallops are cooked through and asparagus is hot, about 30 seconds. Arrange scallops on plates. Bring sauce to simmer. Spoon sauce around scallops. Garnish with asparagus. Sprinkle with chives.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH MOREL CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h26m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 19

12 large diver scallops, cleaned and patted dry
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter, cubed, at room temperature
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
5 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Morel Cream Sauce, recipe follows
1/2-ounce dried morels
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons finely minced shallots
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Season the scallops on both sides with the salt and white pepper. Set a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, place the scallops in the pan and saute for 2 minutes on the first side. Add the butter, placing the cubes in different parts of the pan. Cook the scallops for 1 minute longer, then turn and cook on the second side for 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and 2 teaspoons of the parsley and cook for 1 minute longer.
  • Serve the scallops by dividing the sauce between 4warmed, shallow bowls and place 3 scallops in the center of each bowl. Garnish with the remaining parsley.
  • 4 servings
  • In a 1-cup heatproof glass or stainless steel bowl, place the morels and pour 3/4 cup of hot water over them, being sure that the mushrooms are submerged in the water. Allow to soak for 10 minutes. Remove from the water; rinse the morels under cool water, dice into 1/4-inch rings, set aside and reserve. Strain the remaining soaking water through cheesecloth and reserve separately.
  • In a 1-quart saucepan, add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted, add the reserved sliced morels, the shallots, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the white wine and balsamic vinegar and reduce until nearly dry, about 3 minutes. Add the reserved mushroom broth and cook until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 5 minutes. Add the heavy cream and cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Swirl the remaining butter into the sauce and adjust the seasoning. Set aside on a low heat until ready to use. (Do not allow sauce to boil or it will separate.)

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH ASIAN LIME-CHILE SAUCE



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Make and share this Seared Scallops with Asian Lime-chile Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dawnab

Categories     Asian

Time 26m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 clove garlic, chopped
1 small hot chili pepper, chopped (2 1/2 inches long preferably red)
2 1/4 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons asian fish sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
16 medium sea scallops (1 lb)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 bamboo skewers (8-inch)

Steps:

  • Soak skewers in water 30 minutes.
  • Pound garlic, chile, and sugar to a fine paste with a mortar and pestle.
  • Stir paste together with vinegar, fish sauce, water, and lime juice.
  • (Alternatively, purée sauce ingredients together in a blender.) Pat scallops dry.
  • Thread 4 on each skewer then brush both sides with oil (2 teaspoons total for 4 skewers).
  • Season scallops with salt and pepper.
  • Brush a 12-inch nonstick skillet with remaining teaspoon oil and heat over high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • Sear scallops, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 6 minutes total.
  • Serve scallops with sauce spooned over.
  • Cooks' note: Sauce may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.9, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 11.9, Sodium 753.9, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 6.8

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH POLENTA AND AVOCADO CREAM



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This seared scallops with polenta is a really impressive dish. It's beautiful but simple and a wonderful dinner party entree. If you can find them, peppadew peppers add a bit of zing, but if you can't, roasted red peppers will work just fine. Shrimp can also be substituted for the scallops, if you prefer. -Katie Pelczar, West Hartford, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup fresh corn or frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
1/4 to 1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
8 sea scallops (about 1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions in half the butter until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add corn and peppers; cook 4-5 minutes longer. Stir in broth and 1/4 teaspoon salt, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the pan, 15-20 minutes. Stir in cheese. Remove from heat; set aside and keep warm., Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the avocado, 1/4 cup water, cream and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth, 30 seconds. Add additional water as needed to reach desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Sprinkle scallops with remaining salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute scallops in remaining butter until firm and opaque, 1-2 minutes per side. Serve with polenta and avocado cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 1773mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH ASIAN DIPPING SAUCE



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These scallops can be grilled too. put I prefer pan seared. To me this dish can be served as a appetizer or as a surf addition to the turf steak, for a home version of surf and turf meal. enjoy

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     Asian

Time 9m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 sea scallops (1 1/2 oz weight each at least)
olive oil
salt
pepper
6 large garlic cloves, sliced thin
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried cilantro (or 1 bunch fresh)

Steps:

  • in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat heat oil in skillet and add scallops. season with salt and pepper cook about 3-5 minutes should be lightly browned then flip and do the same on other side.
  • mean while in sauce pan combine all the ingredients and bring to a boil then remove from heat.
  • serve scallops and sauce immediately.

THAI-STYLE SCALLOPS AND ASPARAGUS



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Asian restaurants should pay more attention to dry Vouvrays. Like rieslings, which are frequently poured with Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese dishes, Vouvrays knit bright acidity into their alluring canvas of citric and floral aromas and flavors, sometimes kissed with spice or sugar. They are ready for action the minute the fragrances of ginger, coriander and lemon grass waft from the kitchen.This recipe follows the template for many Thai dishes: it starts with a curry paste that is heated and becomes the foundation for a stir-fry. The dish does require some shopping, though most of the ingredients have become mainstream. Asparagus cues the season.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons chopped shallots
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh lemon grass (cores of 2 bulbs)
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
1 large garlic clove, chopped
2 teaspoons Thai shrimp paste, or anchovy paste
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
Grated zest and juice of 1/2 lime
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 pound asparagus, ends snapped off, stalks slant-cut in 1-inch pieces
1 pound sea scallops
1/3 cup fish stock
2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon sriracha, or to taste
Salt
1 cup jasmine rice, steamed

Steps:

  • Combine the shallots, lemon grass, ginger, garlic, shrimp paste, coriander, lime zest and juice in a food processor or a large mortar. Thrash to a paste.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy sauté pan on high. Add the seasoning paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the asparagus and stir. Add the scallops, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring gently, another 3 minutes. Add the fish stock, coconut milk and sriracha, simmer another 2 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and more sriracha to taste. Serve with the steamed jasmine rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 238, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 635 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS AND ASPARAGUS



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Served over quick-cooking ramen noodles, this stir-fry is perfect for busy families on hurried weeknights. Not only do we love the taste, but it comes together in about half an hour. -Barbara Schindler, Napoleon, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (3 ounces) chicken ramen noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound sea scallops, halved horizontally
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Discard seasoning package from ramen noodles or save for another use. Cook ramen noodles according to package directions; keep warm. , Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir-fry asparagus and red pepper until vegetables are crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Add green onions and garlic, stir-fry 1 minute longer. Add scallops. Stir-fry until scallops are firm and opaque, 3 minutes. , Combine the lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil and hot pepper sauce; stir into skillet. Serve with ramen noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 578mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PAN-SEARED LEMON AND GARLIC SCALLOPS



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Scallops have a reputation for being hard to cook correctly, but this recipe is really fast, easy, and oh so tasty. The key is high heat for the sear, a good nonstick pan, and clarified butter. Pairs well with risotto.

Provided by Brian Genest

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 1h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 medium sea scallops
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
5 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee), warm
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee)

Steps:

  • Place scallops in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Cover and let rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Combine 5 tablespoons warm butter, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl; whisk until combined. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • At the same time, remove scallops from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, making sure it does not smoke. Brush scallops with garlic mixture and add to the pan. Cook until the bottoms begin to sear and turn golden, about 2 minutes. Flip scallops, brush with garlic mixture, and cook another 2 minutes. Remove scallops from the heat and let them continue to cook while they rest, off the heat, for 5 more minutes. Plate and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 232.4 mg, Fat 52.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 31.7 g, Sodium 1647.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH ASIAN LIME-CHILE SAUCE



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Categories     Shellfish     Sauté     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Lime     Hot Pepper     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small garlic clove, chopped
1 small fresh hot chile (2 1/2 inches long, preferably red), chopped, including seeds
2 1/4 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
16 medium sea scallops (1 pound), tough muscle removed from side of each if necessary
1 tablespoon olive oil
Special Equipment
4 (8-inch) bamboo skewers

Steps:

  • Soak skewers in water 30 minutes.
  • Pound garlic, chile, and sugar to a fine paste with a mortar and pestle. Stir paste together with vinegar, fish sauce, water, and lime juice. (Alternatively, purée sauce ingredients together in a blender.)
  • Pat scallops dry. Thread 4 on each skewer (flat sides facing out; see photo), then brush both sides with oil (2 teaspoons total for 4 skewers). Season scallops with salt and pepper.
  • Brush a 12-inch nonstick skillet with remaining teaspoon oil and heat over high heat until hot but not smoking. Sear scallops, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 6 minutes total.
  • Serve scallops with sauce spooned over.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CORN CREAM



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This recipe for seared scallops on fresh corn cream shows that you can take a few seasonal ingredients, put them together simply and quickly, and produce something pretty special. There are three keys to producing sufficiently seared scallops. First, they must be perfectly dry. Second, the oil goes on the cold scallops, not in the hot pan. Third, your pan must be extremely hot, which means you have to use a very heavy, cast iron or stainless steel pan.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ears fresh white corn, kernels cut from cob
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
12 large sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry
1 red Fresno pepper, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon smoked paprika, or to taste
1 splash water
1 tablespoon butter, or more to taste
½ lemon, juiced
¼ cup radish sprouts, or to taste

Steps:

  • Stir corn kernels, chicken broth, 2 tablespoons butter, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until corn is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour corn mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Pour pureed corn mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a saucepan. Season with salt to taste.
  • Toss scallops, Fresno pepper, canola oil, kosher salt, and smoked paprika in a bowl until scallops are completely coated. Separate pepper slices from scallops.
  • Heat a large heavy skillet over high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes. Cook scallops in hot skillet until browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side until cooked through, about 3 minutes more. Cook and stir sliced peppers on the side of the skillet while the scallops are cooking.
  • Remove skillet from heat; transfer scallops to a plate, leaving peppers in hot skillet. Stir water and 1 tablespoon butter into peppers until butter melts. Drizzle lemon juice over peppers; stir to glaze peppers completely.
  • Divide corn cream between four bowls. Place 3 scallops over corn puree and top with glazed peppers. Garnish with radish sprouts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 986.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Tips:

- To ensure the scallops are cooked evenly, make sure they are all about the same size. - Sear the scallops in a very hot pan to get a nice caramelized crust. - Do not overcrowd the pan when searing the scallops. This will prevent them from cooking evenly. - If you don't have white wine, you can use dry vermouth or chicken broth instead. - The asparagus can be cooked in a variety of ways. You can roast it, grill it, or even microwave it. - Serve the scallops and asparagus immediately, while they are still hot.

Conclusion:

This seared scallops and asparagus with Asian cream sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the asparagus is crisp and tender. The Asian cream sauce is light and flavorful, and it perfectly complements the scallops and asparagus. This dish is sure to impress your guests.

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