Best 7 Seared Sea Scallops Baby Spinach Leeks Truffle Potato Sauce Recipes

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Seared sea scallops are a delectable seafood dish that is both elegant and easy to prepare, while baby spinach and leeks add a touch of fresh, crisp flavor and texture. Truffle potato sauce is the perfect accompaniment, providing a rich, earthy flavor that complements the delicate sweetness of the scallops. This combination of ingredients creates a harmonious dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to try something new, this recipe is sure to please.

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SEARED SCALLOPS WITH BABY SPINACH



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A lovely, very simple Asian dish. This is mildly seasoned, but feel free to add chili paste, chili oil or whatever firey substances you like.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 inch piece fresh ginger, minced
10 ounces Baby Spinach
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted, see note
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted, see note
fresh ground pepper
3/4 lb sea scallops

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil in a skillet over high heat. A.
  • dd garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, until garlic softens, 1 minute.
  • Add spinach; cook until leaves soften and heat through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add soy sauce, sesame seeds and pepper to taste; toss to combine.
  • Cover skillet; keep warm while scallops cook.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil over medium-high heat in a grill pan or heavy skillet.
  • Sear scallops until dark golden, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Serve scallops over the spinach.
  • Note: To toast sesame seeds, place in a dry skillet over low heat, shaking frequently to prevent burning, until fragrant and barely colored, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.4, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 28.1, Sodium 445.3, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 17.4

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS



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This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated, and, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h21m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 U-10 scallops
Salt and pepper
10 leaves spinach
2 tablespoon garlic
4 tablespoons white wine
Corn flapjacks, recipe follows
Orange honey butter, recipe follows
2 teaspoons cooked and crumbled pancetta
2 teaspoons chopped chives
Sweet potato curls, recipe follows
4 ounces pureed corn
1/4 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoons chopped shallot
1 thyme sprig
2 ounces heavy cream
1/2 pound butter
2 ounces honey
1 sweet potato
Hot oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In a very hot pan with olive oil, sear the scallops; season with salt and pepper. Saute spinach with garlic and white wine to scald the spinach.
  • In the center of the plate, place 2 flapjacks. Place orange honey butter on top of flapjacks. Then top with spinach. Place scallops on the plate, in between the flapjacks. Place pancetta and chive in-between the scallops. Garnish with sweet potato curls.
  • Combine all ingredients. On a griddle using pan spray, drop 1 ounce of batter. Cook until golden brown.;
  • Reduce wine, orange juice, garlic, shallots, and thyme to sec (dry). Add heavy cream; reduce by half. Whisk in butter. Slowly finish with honey.;
  • Using a vegetable peeler, cut curls from sweet potato. Deep fry until crisp.

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS, BABY SPINACH, LEEKS, TRUFFLE POTATO SAUCE



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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     Sauté     Low Carb

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large Idaho potato, peeled, chopped
1 cup Unsalted butter, cubed
1 Tbs Black truffle oil
Salt to taste
1 Tbs Fresh black truffle, diced fine
3 Tbs Extra virgin olive oil
2 pieces Leeks, julienned
1 Lb Baby spinach, stems removed
3 Tbs Roma tomatoes, diced small
Salt, pepper to taste
8 pieces U-8 sea scallops, muscles removed
1 cup Grapeseed oil
Kosher salt to taste

Steps:

  • FOR THE POTATO SAUCE In a small sauce pot, add cubed potato and just enough water to cover. Bring water to boil and cook potatoes 10 minutes or until soft. Next, drain potatoes being sure to save the water. Place potatoes into small blender. Add some of the cooking water and the butter, blend on high speed until smooth. (If sauce is too thick add more of the cooking water). Once sauce is smooth, stop blender and add truffle oil. Season with salt and blend until smooth again. Add diced truffles and keep warm until time to plate up. FOR THE SPINACH AND LEEKS In a large braising pan, heat olive oil to medium-high heat. Add leeks and sauté for 1 minute. Add baby spinach and turn to wilt evenly, using big spatulas; be sure to keep turning spinach over for even wilting. When spinach shrinks down take off heat. Do not overcook. Season with salt, pepper and add tomatoes. Set aside. FOR THE SCALLOPS In a large saute pan sear sea scallops in grapeseed oil. Cook on each side two minutes. Serve hot. FOR THE PLATE UP Squeeze excess liquid from spinach and place small amount of spinach-leek mixture into center of 4 small plates. Place one sea scallop onto top of spinach. Spoon truffle potato sauce around. Serve and enjoy! source: www.cheftre.com

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH TRUFFLED POTATO CELERY ROOT PUREE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 leeks), washed and spun-dry
2 cups (3/4-inch) diced peeled Yukon Gold potatoes (3/4 pound)
2 cups (3/4-inch) diced peeled celery root (1 pound)
2 cups heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon white truffle butter
12 to 14 large "dry" sea scallops
2 to 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
Basil-infused olive oil, for serving
Minced fresh chives, for serving

Steps:

  • Melt the unsalted butter in a medium (10-inch) saute pan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the leeks and saute for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned. Add the potatoes, celery root, heavy cream, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to very low, cover the pan, and simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender. Be careful?don't let the vegetables scorch on the bottom of the pan!
  • In two batches, pour the leek and potato mixture into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and pulse until coarsely pureed. Return the puree to the saute pan, stir in the truffle butter, taste for seasonings, and keep warm over very low heat. If the puree gets too thick, add a little more heavy cream.
  • If it hasn't already been removed, peel off the tough strip of muscle on the side of each scallop. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season them generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the grapeseed oil and, when the oil is almost smoking hot, add the scallops in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes, until golden brown on the bottoms. Don't crowd the scallops or they'll steam rather than sear. Using a small metal spatula, turn the scallops and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more, until just cooked through.
  • Spoon the warm puree onto 3 dinner plates. Place the scallops on the puree, drizzle with the basil oil, and sprinkle with the chives. Serve warm.

QUICK PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS



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Delicious way to prepare scallops.

Provided by RACH7H

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 21m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small shallot, minced
1 lemon, juiced
12 sea scallops
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in lemon juice and cook until evaporated, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits, about 3 minutes.
  • Place scallops 1/2 inch apart in the skillet. Cook until browned on the bottom, about 1 minute. Flip and continue cooking until the second side is deeply browned, about 1 minute more.
  • Transfer scallops to a serving plate; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 285.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH SPINACH



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Make and share this Pan-Seared Scallops With Spinach recipe from Food.com.

Provided by loof751

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 slices lean bacon
1 lb sea scallops
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
10 ounces fresh spinach
1 tablespoon dry white wine
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet cook bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and drain well on paper towels. Remove all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet.
  • Rinse scallops and pat dry. Combine flour and cajun seasoning; add scallops and toss to coat.
  • Cook scallops in hot drippings in skillet about 6 minutes or until browned, turning once.
  • Remove scallops from skillet. Deglaze skillet with white wine.
  • Add spinach to liquid in skillet. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Add vinegar and toss to coat evenly.
  • Return scallops to skillet and heat through. Crumble bacon and sprinkle over scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.1, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 31.4, Sodium 559.4, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.6, Protein 17.1

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS



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Seared on the outside with a light crust and tender on the inside. You may vary the amounts of all seasonings to suit your taste.

Provided by CHRISADAMS

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons lemon pepper
16 sea scallops, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
4 teaspoons lemon juice, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, oregano, thyme and lemon pepper. Roll scallops in flour mixture until lightly coated on all sides.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet or frying pan over high heat. Add 4 scallops to the pan and sear on all sides (about 2 minutes for each side). After turning scallops, add 1 tablespoon parsley and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Remove scallops from pan and place on a plate in the oven to keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Repeat until remaining scallops are cooked, tossing each batch with parsley and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1250.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

  • Always buy the freshest scallops you can find. Look for scallops that are firm to the touch and have a sweet, briny smell.
  • Sear the scallops over high heat until they are golden brown and cooked through. This will help to caramelize the outside of the scallops and keep them from becoming tough.
  • Be careful not to overcook the scallops. Overcooked scallops will be tough and rubbery.
  • Serve the scallops immediately with your favorite sides. Some popular sides for scallops include risotto, roasted vegetables, and mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Seared scallops are a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that is both delicious and easy to make, give seared scallops a try. You won't be disappointed.

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