Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the tantalizing flavors of skewered scallops, enveloped in an exquisite orange sesame dipping sauce. The succulent scallops, threaded onto skewers, are grilled to perfection, resulting in a slightly charred, tender exterior and a succulent, juicy interior. The orange sesame dipping sauce adds a burst of citrusy sweetness, which harmonizes with the delicate flavor of the scallops. This dish not only promises a delectable taste experience but also presents a vibrant and visually appealing centerpiece for your next gathering.
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PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH SESAME SAUCE AND CELLOPHANE NOODLES
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Soak cellophane noodles in hot water for 10 minutes, until tender. Strain and set aside.
- While the noodles are soaking, in a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops and season the tops with black pepper. Cook 2 minutes, until golden brown. Flip with spatula and cook 2 more minutes, until second side is golden brown. Add soy sauce mixture to pan and bring to a simmer, for 2 minutes, until sauce thickens and scallops are cooked through and have an opaque color.
- Serve half of the scallops over all of the cellophane noodles and top with scallions. Reserve remaining scallops for salad, if desired.
SKEWERED SCALLOPS WITH ORANGE-SESAME DIPPING SAUCE
Categories Shellfish Appetizer Sauté Cocktail Party New Year's Eve Orange Seafood Scallop Party Sesame Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For sauce:
- Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl to blend well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.) Mix in remaining ingredients. Season orange-sesame sauce with salt and pepper.
- For scallops:
- Heat peanut oil and sesame oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Add to skillet; sauté until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to large bowl. Add mint and cilantro; toss to coat. Thread 1 scallop onto each skewer. Arrange skewers decoratively on platter. Serve with sauce.
- Chili-garlic sauce is available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.
SESAME-CRUSTED, PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH ASIAN VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment
Categories appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
GRILLED SCALLOP AND ORANGE SKEWERS
Prepare half the skewers with fresh bay leaves and half with thyme.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove small muscle from sides of scallops, and discard. Combine juices, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Crush a few sprigs of thyme, and add to marinade. Stir in scallops. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours.
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium hot, and place grid 4 inches above coals. Double-skewer scallops, alternating with orange sections. Tuck a sprig of thyme or skewer a bay leaf between each scallop and orange. Lay skewers in a pan, and pour remaining marinade over them.
- Grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until scallops are opaque and lightly charred. Serve immediately.
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
SAUTEED SCALLOPS WITH ORANGE AND SESAME
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, easy, one pot, appetizer, main course
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 to 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Marinate scallops for one hour in orange juice and lemon juice.
- Heat oil in wok or large frying pan. Stir-fry scallions with the ginger and pepper flakes for one minute. Add scallops and stir-fry for two to three minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Add cornstarch mixture and the scallop-marinating juices and bring to a boil.
- Add soy sauce, stir in coriander and sesame seeds, pour mixture over scallops and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 224, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 545 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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.
BROILED SEA SCALLOPS WITH ORANGE-BUTTER SAUCE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the scallops in a mixing bowl with the salt, pepper, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, garlic, pepper flakes and lemon juice. Blend well, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- If using wooden skewers, soak the skewers in water for at least 1/2 hour.
- Meanwhile, place the orange juice in a saucepan, and cook over high heat until it is reduced by half.
- Add the butter, tomatoes and coriander, and cook briefly until the combination is well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
- Heat a broiler or a grill until it is quite hot.
- Divide the scallops into four equal batches, and place them on 4 skewers. Brush with the marinade.
- Place the skewers on the grill or under the broiler, and cook about 4 minutes. Turn the skewers, and cook for 4 more minutes on the other side.
- Serve immediately with the orange-butter sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 305, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 671 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH ASIAN DIPPING SAUCE
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
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.
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH JALAPENO VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Place jalapeno, rice vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard in a blender. Puree on high until mixture is completely liquefied, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Season scallops with sea salt and cayenne pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Place scallops in skillet and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Garnish scallops with orange segments and drizzle jalapeno vinaigrette over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 472 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
Tips:
- To ensure the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality scallops. Look for scallops that are plump and have a slightly briny smell.
- Soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using. This will help to prevent them from burning.
- Season the scallops with salt and pepper before grilling. This will help to enhance their natural flavor.
- Grill the scallops over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through. Be careful not to overcook them, as they will become tough.
- Serve the scallops immediately with the orange sesame dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Skewered scallops with orange sesame dipping sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. The scallops are tender and juicy, and the orange sesame dipping sauce is the perfect accompaniment. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it's also a great way to enjoy fresh seafood.
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