I have a package of Bay Scallops at home thawing for dinner. I was just going to saute them in butter, but I feel like I should be more creative then just sauteing them. Does anyone have any suggestions? I want it to be quick, easy and healthy.
Thanks in advance!
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Good bay scallops need little adornment. I prefer broiling them to a saute. Toss them with salt pepper and butter and put under a hot broiler flame for 4-5 minutes.
angel_fish_77
This one is rated on foodtv with 5 stars with a level of easy & takes 10 minutes to make; looks delicious, I think I will make it :)
Scallops Provencal
Ingredients
1 pound fresh bay or sea scallops
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
All-purpose flour, for dredging
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped shallots (2 large)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 lemon, cut in 1/2
Directions
If you're using bay scallops, keep them whole. If you're using sea scallops, cut each 1 in half horizontally. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss with flour, and shake off the excess.
In a very large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter over high heat until sizzling and add the scallops in 1 layer. Lower the heat to medium and allow the scallops to brown lightly on 1 side without moving them, then turn and brown lightly on the other side. This should take 3 to 4 minutes, total. Melt the rest of the butter in the pan with the scallops, then add the shallots, garlic, and parsley and saute for 2 more minutes, tossing the seasonings with the scallops. Add the wine, cook for 1 minute, and taste for seasoning. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Anonymous
We had bacon wrapped sea scallops last night and they were soo good! Try this variation on a Tyler Florence recipe:
Scallops
5 strips of bacon
Lettuce cups
Avacado (thin slices)
May garnish (1 cup mayo, 1 tablespoon hot chili sauce, cilantro to taste and juice of half a lime)
Cut the bacon into small pieces and fry it in the pan and then sautee the scallops in the same pan minus some of the grease. In the lettuce cups add some scallops, avacado and a dollop of the mayo mix. Really good!
Xiomy
Choose any of Martha Stewart's delicious recipes. I'd go for a seviche:
http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.e28a2ad6d3341f8836eb9e2bd373a0a0?vgnextoid=42cacf380e1dd010VgnVCM1000005b09a00aRCRD&rsc=search_home&autonomy_kw=bay+scallops
Sugar Pie
Sauteed Scallops
1½2 pounds bay scallops
½ cup all-purpose flour
kosher salt and pepper to taste
3-4 Tbsp. olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
lemon wedges
chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Wash scallops and pat dry. Put flour in a shallow bowl and season w/ salt and pepper. Roll scallops in seasoned flour. Heat olive oil over medium heat; add scallops and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Halfway through cooking, stir in minced garlic.
Stir in parsley and serve with lemon wedges. Serve with pasta or rice.
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