SEA SCALLOP BROCHETTES WITH ORANGE-SAFFRON AïOLI
Provided by Clark Frasier
Categories Food Processor Citrus Fruit Shellfish Christmas Cocktail Party Orange Seafood Scallop Saffron Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For aioli:
- Whisk yolks, 4 tablespoons orange juice, and saffron in medium metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of barely simmering water (do not let bowl touch water). Whisk until thickened and thermometer registers 160°F, about 4 minutes. Transfer to processor. Add orange peel and garlic. With machine running, gradually add oil in thin stream until incorporated, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl. Transfer to medium bowl. Whisk in lemon juice and 2 tablespoons orange juice. Thin with water by teaspoonfuls, if desired. Season with salt and pepper. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
- For brochettes:
- Thread 3 scallops on 1 skewer alternately with 2 bay leaves. Place on rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining scallops, skewers, and bay leaves. Do ahead Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper.
- Heat griddle or 2 heavy large skillets ssor grill pans over high heat; brush with oil. Cook scallops until brown and just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Place 1 brochette on each of 8 plates. Drizzle scallops with aioli. Garnish with orange sections and chives.
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Matloob Sahil
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.
Peggy Salinas
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.
Mathi Devi
[email protected]I made this dish for my boyfriend and he loved it! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the aioli was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
BRENDA SEXTON
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the aioli was delicious. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Carrie Cato
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the aioli was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Doly Begum
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the aioli was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
homraj khadka
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the aioli was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Waleed Albahouh
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the scallops and the aioli. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Eunice Hahn
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I'm so glad I did! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the aioli was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Christian Gonzalez
[email protected]These seared scallops are out of this world! The orange-saffron aioli is the perfect complement to the succulent scallops. I'll definitely be making this dish again soon.