PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH A SAFFRON CREAM SAUCE
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
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 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.
SAFFRON SCALLOP GRATIN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. (If possible, position the broiler rack 3 inches from the heat.) Mix the breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon olive oil, the parsley and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Soak the saffron in a separate small bowl with 1 tablespoon water.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick ovenproof skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. Add the scallops, season with salt and sear until golden, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook 1 more minute; transfer to a plate (do not wipe out the skillet).
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet. Add the onion and carrots, season with salt and cook until the onion is soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and paprika and stir until toasted, about 1 minute. Add the wine, scrape up any browned bits and cook until the liquid is almost evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir in 1 1/2 cups water, the saffron and soaking water, and any juices from the plate of scallops. Bring to a simmer and cook until about 1/4 inch of liquid remains, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the butter until melted. Return the scallops to the skillet, transfer to the broiler and cook, rotating the skillet as needed, until the scallops are firm, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the scallops with the breadcrumb mixture and continue to broil until browned, 1 to 2 more minutes, rotating as needed.
SCALLOPS IN SAFFRON SAUCE
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
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.
SAFFRON AIOLI
I feel aiolis make an excellent compliment to a number of different types of appetizers and entrees. This particular aioli is inspired by the Mediterranean coastal areas of Spain and France, and was a frequent compliment to many foods during my study abroad. I like it on everything from crabcakes, fish, and even sushi to chicken and finger foods. You can put the aioli in a pastry decorating bag to create appealing appetizers and tapas. This particular recipe calls for saffron threads and saffron powder. Saffron is easy to find in most place in the thread form, but the powder can be a little more difficult to locate. If you visit a hispanic market, you can typically purchase enough pouches of saffron powder to last you over time. I use Vigo brand. Also, please consider using Hellman's original mayonnaise when making this recipe - avoid using Kraft, Miracle Whip, and sweet mayonnaises at all costs. If you use a low fat mayo, I also recommend Hellman's. Another tip - when purchasing your saffron (and other spices in general), its often $6-10 US dollars cheaper if you buy it in the hispanic/ethnic section of your grocery store. For instance, Badia Saffron runs about $3 in my grocery store, but the same amount of McCormick Saffron can cost upwards of $10. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by jpknight22
Categories Sauces
Time 12m
Yield 1 1/4 Cups, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Steep the saffron threads in warm water for about 10 minutes. Drain water, but don't allow threads to dry out.
- Combine mayonnaise, and lemon juice with a wire whisk, mixing together until uniform.
- Add pressed garlic, only 1/2 of saffron threads, 1 teaspoon of saffron powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper and continue to mix once again until uniform in texture.
- Use remaining saffron threads to garnish aioli in a small ramekin, bowl, or directly on top of food. Serve cool to slightly below room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.5, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 167.3, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 0.3
SCALLOPS IN SAFFRON MAYONNAISE
Categories Shellfish Sauté Cocktail Party Quick & Easy Scallop Saffron Lettuce Gourmet
Yield Makes about 24 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.)
SAFFRON SEAFOOD SOUP WITH AIOLI
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories one pot, main course
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut the fish fillets into inch-and-a-half pieces. Peel the shrimp; cut the scallops in half if they are large. Sprinkle the saffron threads into half a cup of water and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a heavy casserole or stock pot. Saute the onion, garlic, carrot and chopped celery stalk until soft and golden. Add the fish stock or clam juice to the vegetables with the saffron water and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
- Add fish, scallops and shrimp and cook four to five minutes. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with parsley. Serve the stew in heated bowls, passing the bread and aioli separately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 455, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 53 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1488 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SAFFRON AïOLI
Make your own aïoli infused with saffron to use as a sauce at your next summer barbecue. Made with egg yolks, lemon juice, garlic and mustard, it's easy to make
Provided by Anna Glover
Categories Condiment
Time 15m
Yield Serves 8 as a dip
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put the saffron in a small bowl with 1 tbsp boiling water. Leave for 10 mins to cool and for the water to turn a golden colour.
- Meanwhile, put the egg yolks, garlic, mustard and lemon juice in a jug or a tall container with a pinch of salt and blitz with a stick blender (or in a food processor) until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil, a small drizzle at a time, keeping the blender on, until you get a thick, glossy mayonnaise. Season with black pepper, then stir in the saffron water to loosen the aïoli and turn it a golden hue. Cover the surface and chill until ready to serve. Add a splash of water or lemon juice, to serve, if your aïoli thickens up too much in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
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