Best Scallops In A Vermouth And Saffron Sauce Recipes

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PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH A SAFFRON CREAM SAUCE



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Delicious seared scallops in a rich creamy saffron sauce. The perfect appetizer for entertaining! Learn how to sear scallops to make this restaurant quality dish at home! Perfect for Valentine's Day or Christmas!

Provided by Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts

Categories     Appetizer

Time 7m

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 large scallops
½ stick butter
1 ½ tbsp olive oil
½ cup dry white wine
generous pinch of saffron threads
⅓ cup heavy cream/double cream/thickened cream
fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Remove the scallops from the packaging and place them on kitchen paper to ensure they are dry.
  • Place the half of the butter (1/4 stick/30 g) and the olive oil into a non stick frying pan and melt over a medium high heat until it is starting to foam.
  • Think of the frying pan as a clock and add the scallops to the foaming butter starting at 12 o'clock and then working around clockwise.
  • Cook over a medium high heat for 1 1/2 minutes until golden brown.
  • Carefully, starting at 12 o'clock again, flip the scallops and cook for a further minute.
  • Remove scallops from pan (starting at 12 o'clock again) and place them on a plate near the hob.
  • Turn the heat to high and add the wine to the pan.
  • Allow this to bubble for a couple of minutes, then reduce the heat and add the saffron.
  • Stir well and whisk in the remaining butter (1/4 stick/30 g).
  • Once this has melted add the cream and whisk until slightly reduced and thickened.
  • Return the scallops to the pan and serve garnished with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 186 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

SEA SCALLOPS WITH VERMOUTH



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 14m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
2 (14 ounce) cans quartered artichoke hearts in water, drained
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup parsley leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons capers, drained
16 sea scallops
1/2 cup dry vermouth

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 turns of the pan of olive oil, about 2 tablespoons and the chopped shallots to the pan. Cook shallots in oil a minute or so, add artichoke hearts and toss to heat through. Season artichokes with salt and pepper and combine with parsley and capers. Transfer artichokes to a serving dish.
  • Wipe out pan and return to the heat, raising heat a bit. Season drained and trimmed scallops with salt and pepper. Add 1 turn of olive oil to the very hot pan and immediately place the scallops in the pan. Sear the scallops in a single layer, causing them to caramelize, 2 minutes on each side. Add vermouth to the pan and cook out the alcohol, 1 to 2 minutes. Arrange the scallops in vermouth over top of the artichokes and serve.

SCALLOPS IN SAFFRON SAUCE



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This is a fabulous recipe I love to serve to guests, but is also a nice surprise for the family. The saffron sauce is out of this world!

Provided by love4culinary

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

12 sea scallops, prepared for cooking (removing muscle)
3 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
2 medium turnips, peeled and cut into sticks
sea salt
1/2 lb fresh string bean, cut in 1 inch length
1/4 lb fresh green peas, shelled
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
white pepper
2 shallots, chopped fine
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
3/4 cup heavy cream
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread
1 small head red leaf lettuce
parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil with sea salt, and add string beans, cooking until crisp, approximately 10 minutes.
  • Remove beans with a slotted spoon, put in a strainer run under cold water.
  • Add peas to the boiling water and cook in the same way you cooked the beans.
  • Now heat 3 Tablespoons of butter in a frying pan over medium heat and cook carrot sticks for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the turnip sticks and cook until both are crisp and tender, approximately 5-8 more minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Stir your beans and peas into the carrot/turnip mixture, then cover and set aside.
  • Preheat your oven to 475 degrees F.
  • Now you want to prepare the sauce.
  • First heat a bit of water in a saucepan, turn on low heat and set aside to use as a warmer for your sauce.
  • Then combine shallots, white wine and vinegar in another small saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat until all liquid has evaporated.
  • Whisk in the cream, lower the heat and simmer to reduce the cream by half.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in your 12 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter a little at a time.
  • Season with salt and pepper and then stir in the saffron.
  • Place your saucepan over the hot water you set aside in another pan, to keep your sauce warm.
  • Next you want to season the sliced scallops with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the scallops on top of the mixed vegetables and bake until the scallops are just opaque, approximately 4 minutes.
  • To serve, arrange a crown of lettuce on a serving platter.
  • Then make a mound of vegetables in the center of the platter and arrange the scallops on top.
  • Spoon the sauce over and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.4, Fat 40.4, SaturatedFat 25.1, Cholesterol 127, Sodium 134, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.4, Protein 9.2

SCALLOPS IN SAFFRON SAUCE



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These are the most delicious scallops I have ever had. Perfect for a special occasion as an appetizer. I found the fish stock hard to find so I substituted vegetable stock and it was just as good. Also, I would imagine you could substitute the scallops for prawns.

Provided by Genevieve 2

Categories     Mussels

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup dry white wine
2/3 cup fish stock
1 pinch saffron
2 lbs shelled scallops, lge
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2/3 cup heavy cream
lemon juice, squeeze
chopped flat leaf parsley (to garnish)
crusty bread, to serve

Steps:

  • Put wine, fish stock and saffron in a pan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  • Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large heavy bottom skillet. Add onion and garlic and cook for five minutes or until soft. Add the scallops and cook gently for five minutes stirring occasionally, or until they turn just opaque. Be careful not to overcook.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove the scallops from the skillet and transfer to a warmed plate. Add the saffron liquid to the skillet, bring to a boil, and boil rapidly until reduced to about half. Lower the heat and gradually stir in the cream, just a little at a time. Let simmer gently until the sauce thickens.
  • Return the scallops to the skillet and let simmer for 1-2 minutes just to heat them through. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. serve the scallops hot, garnished with parsley, and accompanied by chunks or slices of crusty bread for mopping up the saffron sauce.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH TARRAGON-BUTTER SAUCE



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Provided by Andrea Albin

Categories     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Scallop     White Wine     Tarragon     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 pounds large sea scallops, tough ligament from side of each discarded
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons, divided
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon

Steps:

  • Pat scallops dry and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper (total).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then sear scallops, turning once, until golden brown and just cooked through, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a platter.
  • Add shallot, wine, and vinegar to skillet and boil, scraping up brown bits, until reduced to 2 tablespoons. Add juices from platter and if necessary boil until liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Reduce heat to low and add 3 tablespoons butter, stirring until almost melted, then add remaining 3 tablespoons butter and swirl until incorporated and sauce has a creamy consistency. Stir in tarragon and salt to taste; pour sauce over scallops.

CREAMY PAN-ROASTED SCALLOPS WITH FRESH TOMATOES



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In this homage to a classic dish at Grand Central Oyster Bar in New York, scallops are quickly poached in a creamy, piquant tomato sauce that's spiked with Worcestershire and celery seed. If you want to work a little ahead, you can make the sauce through Step 2, and leave it in the pan, covered for an hour or two. Reheat it before adding the scallops in Step 3. Then serve the scallops right away, with some bread or rice to soak up every last drop of the herby, savory sauce.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     seafood, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots or red onion
Pinch of celery seeds
Salt and black pepper
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
2/3 cup dry white vermouth, dry white wine or clam juice
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup heavy cream
2 pounds sea scallops, patted dry
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup chopped celery leaves or parsley leaves, or a combination, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high and add the butter, letting it melt. Add shallots, celery seeds and a pinch each salt and pepper, and cook until the shallots are tender and opaque, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook until jammy, 9 to 13 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and stir in vermouth. Cook until about a third of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Add Worcestershire and cream, and simmer, reducing heat if needed and stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens enough to coat a spoon, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Season scallops with salt and pepper, and add to the pan. Cook, uncovered, until scallops are just cooked through and opaque, 3 to 6 minutes, depending on the size of the scallops. Stir in chives and celery leaves. Serve immediately, garnished with more chives and celery leaves.

SCALLOPS IN VERMOUTH-CREAM SAUCE



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This is fast, rich, and delicious. It is from Southern Living where it called for dry vermouth, but I accidently used the sweet variety and still enjoyed the result. The following is what I worked with.

Provided by Jajaja

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb sea scallops
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup sweet vermouth
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Coat the scallops with flour, dusting off excess.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the scallops and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, till they are opaque, and then remove from skillet.
  • Add vermouth to the skillet and scrape the pan to loosen bits stuck to the bottom.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce the volume of liquid by half.
  • Stir in cream, salt, and pepper and turn heat down to low.
  • Add the scallops back to the pan and cook till heated through.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CHAMPAGNE SAFFRON SAUCE



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This is a delicious dish in a light cream sauce, and gets great flavor from the saffron. This would be great for a special occasion, or as an appetizer for a dinner party, and it's great with just plain white rice.

Provided by Midwest Maven

Categories     European

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

saffron thread (a generous pinch)
4 tablespoons butter
20 large scallops, with any juices reserved
4 tablespoons dry champagne (and then you can drink the rest! -- ) or 4 tablespoons sparkling wine (and then you can drink the rest! -- )
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/2 a lemon
salt and pepper
flat leaf parsley sprig, to garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over high heat, add the saffron threads and toast them just until they start to give off their aroma(not very long, be sure not to burn them).
  • Take the saffron threads out of the skillet and set aside.
  • Melt half of the butter in the pan and start frying the scallops in batches, adding more butter as needed. Fry them so they are cooked through and lightly browned on each side.
  • Transfer the scallops to a warm dish and keep covered.
  • Add the saffron to the cooking juices, along with the champagne, cream, and any reserved scallop juices and stir.
  • Bring to a boil, and then lower the heat slightly and simmer for about 10 minutes, until reduced to a consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
  • Add freshly squeezed lemon juice from the half a lemon, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Return the scallops to the pan and stir until just heated through.
  • Transfer to plates and garnish with parsley. Enjoy :).

SCALLOPS IN A VERMOUTH AND SAFFRON SAUCE



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

corn oil for sauteing
24 scallops, removed from their shells, sliced into halves
2 shallots, peeled and finley diced
4 tablespoons dry vermouth
1 cup (scant) heavy cream
Pinch of saffron
Juice of 1 lemon
2 pink grapefruits, peeled and sectioned
Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a frying pan, heat approximately 2 tablespoons of oil to sizzling and saute the scallops briefly, not more than 2 minutes. Remove the scallops and place in a covered dish to keep warm. Pour 1 tablespoon fresh oil into the frying pan and saute the shallots until translucent. Add the vermouth and reduce over medium-high heat until 2 tablespoons are left. Add the cream and saffron. Reduce by half over low heat to a creamy consistency. Season with lemon juice and with salt and pepper to taste. Strain sauce through a fine sieve and discard the shallots. Pour the sauce onto six warm plates. Arrange the scallops in a cross pattern on each plate. Place one grapefruit section between each two arms of the cross.

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