SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH GINGER-LIME BUTTER
Day-boat scallops, the kind that are dry-packed (never frozen or dosed with preservatives), are what you want for this decadent but very simple dish. The scallops are seared on cast iron, but gradually, for a crisp, well-browned surface that intensifies their natural sweetness. Ginger, lime and hot pepper enhance the rich meatiness of all fresh seafood, and here especially so. A roasted sweet potato and a pile of blanched bok choy complete this quintessentially elegant, fast-food meal.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, for two, main course
Time 1h
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Wash sweet potatoes and wrap them tightly in foil. Roast until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. (If you are using larger sweet potatoes, they may require 15 minutes more in the oven.)
- Using a paring knife, remove the small hard "foot" from the edge of each scallop. Pat scallops dry and season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Put on a medium pot of salted water to boil for the greens.
- Meanwhile, make the ginger butter: Combine butter, ginger, chile and lime zest and juice and stir together until well incorporated. Season with salt to taste. Set aside.
- Take a cast-iron skillet large enough to hold the scallops without crowding and place over medium-high heat. Add a film of olive oil. When the oil is nearly smoking, add the scallops in one layer and let them sizzle. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook for at least 5 minutes. Use a small spatula to check the scallops as they brown, allowing them to color gradually. They should be quite crisp and well caramelized. Turn off heat and flip scallops. Leave in pan until firm to the touch.
- While the scallops are cooking, blanch the bok choy: Cook it for 1 minute in the salted boiling water, then drain and blot on a kitchen towel. Keep warm.
- Remove and place scallops, browned side up, onto warmed serving plates. Surround with the bok choy leaves and halved or sliced sweet potatoes.
- Quickly warm the butter in the cast-iron pan and spoon over everything. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 362, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 811 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 1 gram
TUNA AND SCALLOPS WITH A LIME BUTTER REDUCTION
Steps:
- Using a large, heavy bottomed pan, pour in 1 T olive oil and, over high heat, bring it to the smoking point. Season the tuna with a little salt and freshly ground white peppeer. Sear the tuna for about 20 seconds on both sides. Keep the steaks warm in an oven set to very low heat. Dry the scallops with a paper towel. heat the remaining olive oil to the smoking point, and tosss the scallops in the pan over moderate heat until they are just warmed through. Set aside in the open at very low heat. Wipe the pan clean and raise thee heat under it to high. pour in the stock, white wine and lime juice. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce it by one third. whisk in the cold butter and lime infused oil. Keep whisking until the liquid boils. The sauce will not become very thick, but will hold together. Taste for seasoning (salt and pepper) and set aside. To serve, place on tuna steak on each serving plate. Top each one with 4 scallops and 1 T salmon caviar. Reheat the sauce if needed, whisking continuously. Pour a little sauce on each plate.
BAKED GRUYERE SCALLOPS RECIPE
Provided by dbwalters
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1) Saute scallops in 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and set aside. 2) Saute onion and mushrooms in remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet until tender; remove from heat. Add scallops, cheese and remaining ingredients; stir well. 3) Spoon mixture evenly into four lightly greased au gratin dishes. Broil 5 1/2inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes or until browned. Per serving: Calories 344, Fat 19.2g, Cholesterol 96mg, Sodium 375mg
LIME BUTTER SAUCE
It takes only 5 minutes to make this fantastic sauce. Once you see how versatile it is - it works perfectly with the grilled salmon and the grilled corn - you'll want to make it for a whole host of your summer favorites.
Provided by Ian Knauer
Categories Blender Dairy Garlic Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lime Summer Gourmet
Yield Makes about 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Purée garlic with lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth. With motor running, add melted butter and blend until emulsified, about 30 seconds.
TUNA AND SCALLOPS WITH A LIME BUTTER REDUCTION RECIPE
Provided by akselden
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Using a large, heavy-bottomed pan, pour in 1 tablespoon olive oil and, over high heat, bring it to the smoking point. Season the tuna with a little salt and freshly ground white pepper. Sear the tuna for about 20 seconds on both sides. Keep the steaks warm in an oven set to very low heat. Dry the scallops with a paper towel. Heat the remaining olive oil to the smoking point, and toss the scallops in the pan over moderate heat until they are just warmed through. Set aside in the oven at very low heat. Wipe the pan clean and raise the heat under it to high. Pour in the stock, white wine and lime juice. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce it by one-third. Whisk in the cold butter and lime-infused oil. Keep whisking until the liquid boils. The sauce will not become very thick, but will hold together. Taste for seasoning (salt and pepper) and set to one side. To serve, place one tuna steak on each serving plate. Top each one with 4 scallops and 2 fresh urchin roe sacs (or 1 tablespoon salmon caviar). Reheat the sauce if needed, whisking continuously. Pour a little sauce on each plate. Serves 6.
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