SCALLOPS IN SAFFRON MAYONNAISE

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Categories     Shellfish     Sauté     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Scallop     Saffron     Lettuce     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 24 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound sea scallops, cut horizontally into 1/3-inch rounds, rinsed and drained
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
1 large egg at room temperature
5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
about 3 heads of Bibb lettuce or other small-leafed lettuce, separated into leaves, rinsed, and spun dry
1 small carrot, cut into fine julienne strips
1 small bunch of chives, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a large skillet cook the scallops in 1 tablespoon of the oil, covered, over moderately high heat, shaking the skillet occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are just cooked through. Let the scallops cool in a bowl, covered loosely.
  • In a small bowl combine the saffron with 2 teaspoons hot water. In a blender or food processor blend together the egg, the lemon, juice, the mustard, the salt, and the pepper, with the motor running add the remaining 1 cup oil in a slow stream, and blend the mayonnaise until it is emulsified. Stir in the saffron mixture and salt to taste. Dip each scallop round, patted dry, into the saffron mayonnaise, coating it well, arrange it on a lettuce leaf, and garnish each hors d'oeuvre with some of the carrot and chives. (Any remaining saffron mayonnaise may be used as a dipping sauce for vegetables.)

Rehan Ahmad
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This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the saffron mayonnaise sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Casie Kenway
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to cook it in under 30 minutes. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the saffron mayonnaise sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Mushahid Hussain
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the saffron mayonnaise sauce was the perfect complement. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Devon Thompson
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The scallops are cooked perfectly and the saffron mayonnaise sauce is very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion dinner.


Ruth Turner
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The scallops were a bit overcooked for my taste. I would recommend cooking them for a shorter amount of time.


Anthony Dawson
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I thought the saffron mayonnaise sauce was a bit too rich for my taste. I would recommend using less saffron or adding some lemon juice to balance out the flavor.


Kamala Acharya
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I had to make several trips to the grocery store to find all of the ingredients. The cooking process was also very time-consuming. However, the final product was worth the effort. The scallops were cooked


Moni Akther Moni
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of seafood. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the saffron mayonnaise sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely rec


Nabil chohan
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This dish was absolutely stunning! The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were out of this world. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the saffron mayonnaise sauce was the perfect complement. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyo


Lovely To
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I was able to use different types of seafood, such as shrimp and lobster, and the results were always amazing. The saffron mayonnaise sauce is also very versatile and can be used on a variety of dishes. I highly r


zozo zahra
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The saffron mayonnaise scallops were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about how delicious they were. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the saffron mayonnaise sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again for futur


Md Rupan
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. Even though I'm not an experienced cook, I was able to create a dish that looked and tasted like it came from a fancy restaurant. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the saffron


Isaiah Paniagua
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This saffron mayonnaise scallops dish was an absolute delight! The scallops were perfectly cooked, tender and juicy, and the saffron mayonnaise sauce was rich and flavorful. The combination of the two was simply divine. I would highly recommend this