SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH SPICY CARROT COULIS
A coulis, pronounced koo-LEE, is a thin, pourable sauce, often made from tomatoes for savory dishes, or from berries for desserts. This brilliant orange sauce gets a splash of vinegar for a hit of acidity and a pinch of cayenne for heat, a perfect foil for the scallops' sweetness. For the best flavor, use young bunch carrots, not large "horse carrots." This is a very easy dish if the sauce is prepared in advance. (Make the sauce up to a day ahead. If made in advance, reheat to serve.) Then it's just a matter of searing the scallops and assembling the plates.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories seafood, vegetables, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the coulis: Put carrots, garlic, onion, vinegar, cayenne, salt, honey and broth in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until carrots are very soft, about 15 minutes. Purée all ingredients thoroughly in a blender and strain if necessary - it should be very smooth. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Coulis should not be too thick, but rather similar to a thin milkshake. Keep warm if not made ahead.
- Prepare the scallops: Set 2 wide cast-iron skillets or a large griddle over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, film with olive oil. As oil heats and just before cooking, season scallops with salt and pepper on both sides. When oil is wavy, place scallops in pan without crowding. Leave scallops undisturbed to brown well and crisp on one side, about 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, until cooked through, but juicy. Place scallops browned side up on paper towels to blot bottoms.
- To serve, ladle about 1/4 cup warm coulis onto individual warmed dinner plates. Set scallops on top, browned side up. Sprinkle with cilantro, chives and sliced chiles. Serve with lime wedges.
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Aliia Ormonova
[email protected]This dish was a big hit with my family. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the carrot coulis was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.
Amiko Badashvili
[email protected]The scallops were a bit bland, but the carrot coulis was delicious.
Auzzie Chidester
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops turned out perfectly. The carrot coulis was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Maaz Asad
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the carrot coulis was divine. I will definitely be making this again and again.
dayamir YouTube
[email protected]The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the carrot coulis was delicious.
Shahab Ahmad
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were tender and juicy, and the carrot coulis was flavorful and tangy.
malik ghouri
[email protected]These scallops were cooked to perfection and the carrot coulis was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Sickle Man666
[email protected]The scallops were a bit too salty for my taste, but the carrot coulis was delicious.
Dante Aponte
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the scallops and the carrot coulis. I will definitely be making this again.
Pronoy Das
[email protected]The scallops were a bit bland, but the carrot coulis was delicious.
refilwe tslapedi
[email protected]I'm new to cooking scallops and this recipe was perfect for me. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the scallops turned out great.
Irfan Jutt
[email protected]This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so well. The scallops were perfectly seared and the carrot coulis was the perfect accompaniment.
Jadea Bacchus
[email protected]These scallops were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the carrot coulis was delicious.
Ivan Mcneer
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops turned out rubbery. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Diaa JAMAL
[email protected]This dish was absolutely amazing! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the carrot coulis was divine. I will definitely be making this again.
ks gaming yt
[email protected]The carrot coulis was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the scallops were delicious.
Chukwuma Victor
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of scallops, but these were cooked to perfection. They were seared just right and had a great flavor.
Justin Quimby
[email protected]These scallops were so tender and juicy, and the carrot coulis was the perfect complement. I loved the spicy kick it gave the dish.