Bay Scallops In Wine Recipes

BAY SCALLOPS SCAMPI

Steps:

• In a large heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the oil and half of the butter over medium-high heat until mixture starts to brown.
• MAKE SURE THE PAN AND OIL MIXTURE IS VERY HOT - Transfer half of the scallops to the skillet and cook WITHOUT MOVING until seared: ABOUT 20 - 30 SECONDS. Gently flip and sear on other side for another 20 - 30 SECONDS. Remove from skillet; add remaining scallops and butter. Cook in the same manner as the first batch.
• Once the second batch of scallops is finished cooking, return the first batch to the skillet and give a quick, gentle toss. Remove skillet from heat.
• Add the garlic, lemon juice, wine and cappers. Season with salt and pepper. Give a gentle toss and place scallops on a warmed serving platter. Garnish with parsley and lemon zest. Serve immediately.
• Serve with crusty Italian or French bread for dipping in the garlic-butter sauce. This dish pairs nicely with steamed fresh asparagus or zucchini.
• COOK'S TIP: Scallops contain a lot of water that will gush out once they get hot - THEY NEED A LOT OF HEAT APPLIED QUICKLY. Never crowd the scallops when cooking, otherwise they will steam instead of sear.

SCALLOPS WITH WHITE WINE SAUCE II

Steps:

• Preheat the oven broiler.
• In a skillet over medium heat, mix the chicken broth, wine, lemon juice, shallot, and garlic. Cook and stir until most of the liquid has been reduced. Stir in the butter until melted.
• Brush the scallops with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet.
• Broil the scallops in the preheated oven about 2 minutes on each side, or until opaque. Serve with the wine sauce.

SAUTEED BAY SCALLOPS WITH LEMON BUTTER

Steps:

• Choose a saute pan large enough to hold all of the scallops in one layer without overcrowding the pan or without them touching each other. Cook in batches if necessary. Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter until nearly smoking. Add the scallops and do not move or shake pan, but allow the scallops to brown well on one side before tossing the pan to flip them or gently turning them with a spatula to cook the second side.
• Remove the scallops from the pan and place on a warm serving platter. Return the pan in which the scallops had been cooked to the fire, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sweet butter, and cook until the butter begins to turn a light brown color. When the butter has browned to a hazelnut color add the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
• Pour the classic lemon butter over the scallops, garnish with heart-shaped croutons and serve promptly.

BAY SCALLOPS IN WINE

Steps:

• Dredge scallops in flour, salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan and brown the scallops, then remove from heat.
• Add onions and garlic to oil and stir.
• When the onions and garlic are soft, add the wine, tarragon, and parsley and boil to reduce liquid by 1/3.
• Return the scallops to the sauce and cook for 30 seconds.
• Serve with rice or noodles.

SCALLOPS IN LEMON WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Defrost scallops in the fridge if frozen. Dab dry with a paper towel and season with salt & pepper.
• Heat oil over high heat in a nonstick skillet.
• Once the oil is smoking, add scallops and cook 2 minutes or until golden brown.
• Flip scallops over and cook an additional 60 seconds or just until firm and browned. Do not overcook.
• Remove from heat and place on a plate to rest.
• Reduce heat to medium and wipe-out skillet with a paper towel.
• Add 1 tablespoon butter to the pan. Add garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add white wine and cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add heavy cream and lemon juice. Simmer 2 minutes more or until slightly thickened. Stir in remaining butter.
• Drizzle sauce over scallops and sprinkle with parsley.

GARLIC BUCATINI AND SEARED BAY SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Gather all ingredients before starting recipe.
• Cook linguini according to package directions.
• Melt 1/2 of the butter butter and 1/2 of the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat.
• Rinse scallops and pat dry.
• Sauté half of the garlic in butter-olive oil until soft, about 1 minute. Add half of the scallops and and sauté for about 2 minutes, turning a couple of times. Remove scallops from pan to a plate and set aside.
• Add remaining butter and olive oil to the pan, and when the butter is melted and bubbly, add the remainder of the garlic. Sauté until soft, about 1 minute, then add the remaining scallops. Sauté for 2 minutes, turning a couple of times.
• Return first batch of scallops and garlic to pan, add the juice of 1/2 of a lemon, wine and season with kosher salt. Simmer for about a minute.
• Add the cooked linguini to the scallop mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

BAY SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Serve with hot cooked pasta or rice along with sautéed spinach or Swiss chard.