SEARED SCALLOPS WITH ORANGE BEURRE BLANC

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Categories     Shellfish     Sauté     Quick & Easy

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the Orange Beurre Blanc
1/2 Cup dry White Wine
1 Tablespoon Sherry Cooking Wine
1 1/2 Shallots, peeled and roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried Ginger Powder or fresh chopped Ginger
1 small Bay Leaf
1 stick Unsalted Butter, cut into small slices
1/8 cup Heavy Cream
1/4 cup Orange Juice
1 teaspoon grated Orange zest
For the Seared Scallops
1 Lb Dry Sea Scallops
1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper

Steps:

  • Method - Make the Beurre Blanc In a medium sauce pan over high heat, combine wine, sherry, shallots, ginger and they bay leaf. Allow to boil and reduce until consistency is syrupy Add the cream and cook until mixture reduces slightly more. Turn the heat to medium low and remove the bay leaf. Mix in each pat of butter slowly, one by one, taking care not to let the sauce come to a boil. When all the butter has been stirred in, add the orange juice. Beurre Blanc with an Orange Twist, Photo: NK Keep the sauce warm on the lowest possible heat, stirring occasionally. When ready to serve, strain solids out of the butter sauce and drizzle over desired protein. Next up, prepare the seared Scallops: Method: Trim the muscle off the side of the scallops. Rinse with water and then pat until thoroughly dried. Add the butter and oil into a large sauté pan over very high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper, and add to the pan once the butter and oil begin smoking. Sear the scallops for 2 minutes on each side, creating a nice crust on each end. Remove from pan and serve immediately. To Finish: Plate scallops and drizzle with beurre blanc. Optional garnish with Pea Shoots or other micro-greens, sliced Oranges, and optionally serve alongside the green cauliflower.

Surriya Mehdi
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This dish was a disappointment. The scallops were overcooked and the orange beurre blanc was bland.


Nicholus Khathutshelo Luvhengo
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I highly recommend this recipe. The scallops are cooked perfectly and the orange beurre blanc is amazing.


Jamil Kashmiri
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the orange beurre blanc is to die for.


Dexter Sparsh
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the orange beurre blanc was amazing.


Abid Ji
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The scallops are cooked perfectly and the orange beurre blanc is divine.


Siraj Jan Siraj Jan
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I've made this dish for my family several times and it's always a hit. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the orange beurre blanc is amazing.


Osei Richard
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and sure to impress your guests.


Monica McCaslin (Anthony Mccaslins, Wife)
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I was pleasantly surprised. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the orange beurre blanc was delicious.


Emmanuel Teme
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This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the orange beurre blanc is divine.


Jennifer Bringsplenty
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I've tried many scallop recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the orange beurre blanc is to die for.


Mateo
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These scallops were cooked to perfection and the orange beurre blanc was amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Barbara Catherine
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I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I really enjoyed this dish. The orange beurre blanc was the perfect complement to the scallops and made them much more flavorful.


Madap Thapa
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This was my first time making scallops and they turned out perfectly! The orange beurre blanc was also delicious and easy to make.


Junaid Butt
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I've made this dish a few times now and it's always a hit. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the orange beurre blanc is so flavorful.


ya nawzad
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These scallops were amazing! The orange beurre blanc was the perfect complement to the delicate flavor of the scallops.


Diana Alliu
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I love how simple this dish is to make, yet it's so elegant and delicious. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the orange beurre blanc is divine.


Alex Hodges
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The scallops were perfectly seared and the orange beurre blanc was the perfect finishing touch.


Javairia Adnan
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The scallops were tender and juicy, and the orange beurre blanc was tangy and delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with the whole family.


Bibek Lembo
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These scallops were cooked perfectly and the orange beurre blanc was a delightful complement. I will definitely be making this dish again!