Best 5 Seared Sea Scallops On Sautéed Spinach With Hoisin Butter Sauce Recipes

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Seared sea scallops are a delectable seafood dish, offering a tender and succulent texture with a slightly sweet flavor. When paired with sautéed spinach and hoisin butter sauce, the result is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The spinach provides a bed of vibrant greens and a slightly bitter note that complements the sweetness of the scallops, while the hoisin butter sauce adds a rich, savory, and slightly spicy touch. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner, and can be easily prepared in under 30 minutes.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SEARED SCALLOPS



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For a seafood supper tonight, try Alton Brown's foolproof Seared Scallops recipe. The trick is to add a touch of butter to the pan for a golden sear.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 8m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 to 1 1/4 pounds dry sea scallops, approximately 16
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
  • Add the butter and oil to a 12 to 14-inch saute pan on high heat. Salt and pepper the scallops. Once the fat begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they are not touching each other. Sear the scallops for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. The scallops should have a 1/4-inch golden crust on each side while still being translucent in the center. Serve immediately.

SAUTéED SCALLOPS



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Sea scallops and bay scallops differ in size and sweetness. They also cook a little differently. I love a good hard sear on a sea scallop, a little crust, and a splash of wine in the butter at the end to provide a silky acidity against the sweet of the meat. For the tiny, sweet bay scallop, though, I prefer a gentle butter bath. Whichever you cook, be very careful not to overcook. Indeed, there is almost no such thing as an undercooked scallop.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     seafood, main course

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound sea scallops, patted dry
Kosher salt, to taste
1 tablespoon dry white vermouth or white wine
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place a large sauté pan or skillet over medium-high heat, and add to it 3 tablespoons of the butter. When it has melted and started to foam, place the scallops in the pan in a single layer, and season with a pinch or two of salt.
  • Cook scallops without moving until the bottoms are golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes, then turn them over, add the wine and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 158, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 9 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 446 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SAUTEED SCALLOPS



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A very simple recipe for how delicious it is! Just crush the garlic with the side of a chef's knife blade instead of chopping it, and using whole sprigs of rosemary allows them to be easily removed before serving.

Provided by Pati

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

¼ cup butter
2 cloves crushed garlic
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 pound scallops

Steps:

  • In a medium size saucepan melt butter over medium-high heat. Add crushed garlic and whole sprigs of rosemary to the saucepan. Add scallops, cook for 2 minutes on each side (or until desired consistency). Remove the garlic and rosemary from pan. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 135.9 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 529.6 mg

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS ON SAUTéED SPINACH WITH HOISIN BUTTER SAUCE



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Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Sauté     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Scallop     Spinach     Spring     Shallot     Butter     Green Onion/Scallion     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup hoisin sauce*
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon hot chili sesame oil*
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, divided
1/4 cup chopped shallot (about 1 large)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1 serrano chile, seeded, minced, divided
4 5-ounce bags baby spinach
Coarse kosher salt
2 pounds sea scallops, side muscles removed
1 tablespoon peanut oil or vegetable oil
3/4 cup finely chopped spring onions or green onions (white and pale green parts only)
1/4 cup mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)*

Steps:

  • Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl to blend and reserve.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot, 1 tablespoon ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and half of minced chile. Sauté until shallot is soft, about 2 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 bag spinach. Stir until beginning to wilt. Add remaining spinach, 1 bag at a time, stirring between additions until just wilted. Season with coarse salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  • Sprinkle scallops with coarse salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter with peanut oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook scallops until brown on both sides and just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to plate; tent with foil.
  • Add 1 tablespoon butter, spring onions, remaining 1 teaspoon minced ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and remaining half of minced chile to skillet. Sauté until onions begin to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Add mirin and simmer until reduced to glaze, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in hoisin mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk in 2 tablespoons butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Divide spinach among plates. Top with scallops, dividing equally. Spoon sauce over and serve.
  • Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.

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

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality scallops. Fresh, dry scallops are essential for this dish. Look for scallops that are plump and have a slightly briny smell.
  • Sear the scallops properly. Searing the scallops gives them a beautiful golden-brown crust and helps to lock in their natural juices. Make sure your pan is hot before adding the scallops and don't overcrowd the pan. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
  • Make sure the spinach is wilted. Wilting the spinach removes its excess moisture and helps it to cook evenly. To wilt the spinach, heat a little olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add the spinach. Cook the spinach for 2-3 minutes, or until it is wilted and tender.
  • Use a good quality hoisin sauce. Hoisin sauce is a thick, sweet, and savory sauce that is made from fermented soybeans. It adds a delicious flavor to the scallops and spinach. If you can't find hoisin sauce, you can substitute a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey.
  • Serve the scallops and spinach immediately. This dish is best served immediately after it is cooked. The scallops will be tender and juicy, and the spinach will be bright and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Seared sea scallops on sauteed spinach with hoisin butter sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The scallops are seared to perfection and the spinach is wilted and tender. The hoisin butter sauce adds a delicious flavor to the dish that is sure to impress your guests.

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