Seared scallops with pancetta and Brussels sprouts is a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds with its succulent seafood, savory cured meat, and hearty vegetables. This dish combines the tender texture of seared scallops with the crispy crunch of pancetta and the slightly bitter flavor of Brussels sprouts, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that is sure to impress. Its elegant presentation makes it perfect for special occasions, yet it is easy enough to prepare for a weeknight meal.
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SEARED SCALLOPS WITH PANCETTA OVER AVOCADO AND WASABI
Steps:
- Halve the 3 avocados and remove the pits. Spoon out flesh into a food processor and add wasabi, lemon juice, salt and pepper, to taste. Process until it's a smooth consistency. Cover and place in refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Heat a frying pan on medium heat. Cook pancetta until crispy and fat has rendered. Remove pancetta from pan reserving the fat and add butter and garlic. Once the butter has melted add the scallops to the pan and gently sear until lightly browned. About 1 minute per side. Spoon some avocado puree on each plate, arrange pancetta on top followed by the seared scallops. Dice your red pepper finely and garnish.
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND HAZELNUT VINAIGRETTE
Caramelized scallops embody the ultimate fresh-from-the-sea flavor. Chopped hazelnuts and a hazelnut vinaigrette lend a unique flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Heat a rimmed baking sheet in oven for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, toss brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread onto heated baking sheet, and roast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp in spots, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining tablespoon oil and the scallops. Season with salt, and sear for 4 minutes. Flip scallops, season with salt, and cook until opaque, about 3 minutes. Serve brussels sprouts and scallops drizzled with Hazelnut Vinaigrette. Garnish with hazelnuts.
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH GLAZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
The hidden gem in this meal for two is the bacon that starts it all off. It's crisped in a little olive oil, creating a nice pool of fat to cook both the scallops and the brussels sprouts. When searing scallops, the trick to a great crust and tender insides is to cook them mostly on the first side. A tangy mix of lime juice, maple syrup and Dijon is then splashed in to deglaze the pan, making it easy to scrape up the tasty bits stuck on the bottom. Cold butter is vigorously stirred into the glaze to transform it into a pan sauce. But, draped in that sour-sweet lime butter, it's the bacon that sings. Serve with a big green salad and crusty bread, or a light, brothy soup.
Provided by Eric Kim
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together the lime juice, maple syrup, mustard, garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Season with pepper.
- Add the bacon and olive oil to a large, cold skillet. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is very crispy but not burned, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and carefully pour all but 2 tablespoons of the fat in the pan into a heatproof dish or jar. Place the pan back on the heat.
- Pat the scallops dry with a cloth or paper towel, and season with salt on all sides. Carefully place each scallop, flat side down, into the hot fat and cook, without touching, until nicely golden brown on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook briefly this time until very lightly golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the brussels sprouts to the hot pan, making sure each one is turned cut side down. Season with salt and pepper and cook, still over medium-high and without touching, until brown and slightly charred on that one side, 2 to 3 minutes. Add more bacon fat as needed to keep the pan coated. Now gently shake the pan or stir with a spoon to stir-fry briefly, just a few seconds.
- When the brussels sprouts are charred on the cut sides and bright green on the rounded sides, transfer them to the plate with the scallops. In the now-empty pan, add the lime juice mixture and cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat until it bubbles up and reduces by more than half and a spoon dragged through the pan leaves a naked trail in the lime glaze, 2 to 5 minutes. It should look sticky like melted candy.
- Remove the pan from the heat and return the scallops to the pan, tossing in the butter as well. Stir until the butter is fully melted and incorporated into the lime glaze. This residual heat should also finish heating your scallops. Add back the seared brussels sprouts and bacon and gently toss in the glaze. Garnish with the chives.
- Serve right from the pan if you'd like with a side of crusty bread or bowls of rice.
SCALLOPS WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Here's a recipe that is fast - 25 min. Ideal for Valentine's Day from Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinsky from Valentine's Day Dinner in Food & Wine Magazine, 02/2006 edition. Chef Brioza has a brilliant way of preparing the brussels sprouts: Rather than cook them whole, he thinly slices them, then sautés them with pancetta, shallot and garlic until they are shredded and soft.
Provided by Manami
Categories Lime
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the creme fraiche with the finely grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, snipped chives and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
- Season the lemon-chive creme fraiche with salt and pepper.
- In a medium skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil until shimmering.
- Generously season the scallops with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet.
- Cook the scallops over moderately high heat, turning once, until they are golden and just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the scallops to a plate; tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in another medium skillet, cook the pancetta over moderately high heat, turning once, until browned and crisp, about 4 minutes.
- Add the brussels sprouts and shallot and cook, stirring, until the brussels sprouts are softened but still bright green, about 2 minutes.
- Off the heat, stir in the butter and garlic and season with salt and pepper; transfer to plates and top with the scallops.
- Serve with the lemon-chive creme fraiche & Lush white: 2004 Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Blanc.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.6, Fat 38, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 70.9, Sodium 110.3, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 11.5
Tips:
- Choose high-quality scallops. Look for scallops that are plump and moist, with a slightly sweet smell. Avoid scallops that are dry, slimy, or have a strong fishy odor.
- Sear scallops properly. Scallops should be seared over high heat for a short period of time, just until they are golden brown and opaque in the center. Overcooking will make them tough and rubbery.
- Use good quality pancetta. Pancetta is a type of Italian bacon that adds a delicious smoky flavor to the dish. Look for pancetta that is thinly sliced and has a good amount of fat.
- Brussels sprouts should be roasted until tender and slightly caramelized. To achieve this, toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper and roast them in a hot oven for about 20 minutes.
- Make sure to deglaze the pan with white wine. This will help to dissolve any browned bits from the bottom of the pan and add a delicious flavor to the sauce.
- Serve the scallops immediately. Scallops are best enjoyed when they are hot and fresh out of the pan.
Conclusion:
This recipe for seared scallops with pancetta and Brussels sprouts is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The scallops are perfectly seared and the pancetta and Brussels sprouts add a delicious smoky and slightly bitter flavor. The white wine sauce is the perfect finishing touch, adding a touch of acidity and brightness. This dish is sure to impress your guests!
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