Scallops are an exquisite seafood delicacy prized for their tender, sweet, and slightly briny flavor. When seared, they develop a beautifully caramelized crust that contrasts perfectly with their soft and juicy interiors. Paired with an elegant orange beurre blanc sauce, the scallops are elevated to a culinary masterpiece. This dish combines the best of both worlds, offering a balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting to explore the world of gourmet cuisine, this recipe for seared scallops with orange beurre blanc is sure to impress.
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PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH A TOMATO AND WHITE CHOCOLATE BEURRE BLANC
Steps:
- For the beurre blanc: Heat the oil in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and sweat with a pinch salt until just softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring to combine. Add the wine and vinegar and simmer until the liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the cream (this will help stabilize your sauce and keep it from breaking) and simmer until reduced by one-third, 5 to 7 minutes. Strain the sauce into another warm saucepan over low heat. The sauce should remain warm, but never hot, or the sauce will break. On low or no heat, whisk in a few pieces of the butter at a time. Wait until each addition is incorporated before adding more butter. Once all of the butter is incorporated, add the lemon juice and combine. Set aside in a warm spot to hold. Just before serving, whisk in the white chocolate.
- For the seared scallops: In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it has a nice sheen and you can feel the heat coming off of the skillet. Dry your scallops well using paper towels, sprinkle each side with salt and pepper and add them to the hot skillet. Once the bottom of the scallops start to brown around the edges, add the butter to the skillet to help them caramelize. Let the butter melt, flip the scallops and cook until golden brown on each side and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Toss some pea tendrils and tomatoes with the lemon juice and some olive oil, season with salt and pepper and serve with the scallops and beurre blanc.
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH ORANGE BEURRE BLANC
Categories Shellfish Sauté Quick & Easy
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Method - Make the Beurre Blanc In a medium sauce pan over high heat, combine wine, sherry, shallots, ginger and they bay leaf. Allow to boil and reduce until consistency is syrupy Add the cream and cook until mixture reduces slightly more. Turn the heat to medium low and remove the bay leaf. Mix in each pat of butter slowly, one by one, taking care not to let the sauce come to a boil. When all the butter has been stirred in, add the orange juice. Beurre Blanc with an Orange Twist, Photo: NK Keep the sauce warm on the lowest possible heat, stirring occasionally. When ready to serve, strain solids out of the butter sauce and drizzle over desired protein. Next up, prepare the seared Scallops: Method: Trim the muscle off the side of the scallops. Rinse with water and then pat until thoroughly dried. Add the butter and oil into a large sauté pan over very high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper, and add to the pan once the butter and oil begin smoking. Sear the scallops for 2 minutes on each side, creating a nice crust on each end. Remove from pan and serve immediately. To Finish: Plate scallops and drizzle with beurre blanc. Optional garnish with Pea Shoots or other micro-greens, sliced Oranges, and optionally serve alongside the green cauliflower.
SEARED ORANGE SCALLOPS
this was so quick i had dinner on in less than half an hour! from bon appetit, i served this over jasmati rice.
Provided by chia2160
Categories Oranges
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- heat 3 tbsp oil in a large skillet.
- sprinkle scallops with pepper and salt.
- saute until brown about 2 minutes per side.
- transfer to a plate.
- add garlic and remaining oil to skillet, stir for 1 minute.
- add oj, soy and orange zest to skillet, stirring until sauce boils and thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- pour sauce over scallops and serve.
PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH BEURRE BLANC SAUCE
Categories Sauté Valentine's Day Quick & Easy Vinegar Scallop Chive Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 first-course or 4 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil first 3 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat until mixture is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Add cream; reduce heat to low. Add butter, 1 piece at a time, whisking until just melted before adding more. Strain sauce, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Return sauce to pan. Season with salt and white pepper. Place pan in skillet of warm water.
- Sprinkle scallops with salt and white pepper, then dredge in flour, shaking off excess. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook until golden brown and just opaque in center, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Divide scallops among plates. Top with sauce and chives.
PAN SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH ORANGE BRAISED SHALLOTS
From the Chef at Citrine, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort, Orlando. These are absolutely scrumptious.
Provided by CCinSC
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dry scallops well and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in large saute pan until smoking then add the scallops.
- Don't overcrowd them.
- Brown well.
- Let cook over medium high heat until done, about 5-8 minutes.
- Keep Warm.
- In non-aluminum pan bring orange juice and concentrate to boil.
- Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Set aside.
- In a saute pan, heat olive oil until almost smoking.
- Add the shallots, browning them well on all sides.
- Add orange juice mixture and chicken stock, cover.
- Let simmer over moderate heat until shallots are nearly cooked through.
- Remove shallots and let the remaining liquid reduce uncovered to about one cup.
- Swirl in butter and serve immediately over shallots and scallops.
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC BEURRE BLANC
When you need to impress but you're short on time, our scallops are seared golden brown and served with a creamy, garlicky wine butter sauce. Ready in only 20 minutes.
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat. Cook scallops in butter about 5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown on outside and white and opaque inside. Remove scallops to serving plate; cover to keep warm.
- Add garlic, shallot, wine and vinegar to skillet, stirring to loosen brown particles. Cook until liquid is reduced to less than half. Reduce heat to low; add 4 tablespoons butter. Cook and stir until butter is melted. Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter; cook and stir until sauce is thickened and creamy.
- Press sauce through fine strainer; discard solids. Pour sauce over scallops. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
SCALLOPS WITH ORANGE-BUTTER SAUCE
This is a rich meal of orange-flavored scallops, high in vitamin B-12, accompanied by couscous.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season scallops with salt and pepper; cook until browned and opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; cover loosely with foil. Cut orange segments into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Reduce heat to medium, add wine to skillet, and cook 30 seconds. Add butter and 3 tablespoons orange juice and cook, swirling, until sauce is thickened, 1 minute. Remove from heat and add chives and orange pieces. Season with salt and pepper and spoon over scallops and couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality scallops. Fresh scallops should be firm and plump, with a slightly sweet smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
- Sear the scallops properly. To get a nice sear on your scallops, make sure your pan is hot before adding them. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the scallops will not sear properly and will end up steamed instead. Cook the scallops in batches if necessary.
- Use a good quality white wine. The white wine you use in the beurre blanc sauce should be a dry white wine with a good acidity. A Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio would be a good choice.
- Reduce the sauce until it is thick and creamy. The beurre blanc sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. If the sauce is too thin, continue to reduce it over low heat.
- Serve the scallops immediately. Seared scallops are best served immediately after they are cooked. The scallops will start to toughen up if they are left to sit for too long.
Conclusion:
Seared scallops with orange beurre blanc is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The scallops are seared to perfection and the orange beurre blanc sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to impress your guests.
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