Jumbo Baked Diver Scallops Food

JUMBO BAKED DIVER SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the butter and garlic (and the white wine, if using) into an oven proof baking dish (I use a pyrex pie plate).
• Microwave on high heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until butter is melted (or, you may place the dish of butter into the hot oven for a few minutes, until butter melts).
• Rinse scallops well under cold water. Arrange rinsed scallops (no need to dry them) in the dish of melted butter.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, parsley and lemon thyme. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over scallops.
• Squeeze the juice of one lemon quarter evenly over the scallops.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 18 to 20 minutes.
• To Serve:.
• Serve with additional fresh lemon wedges at the table.
• A delicious meal served with a crisp green salad and pasta or French bread, plus a glass of white wine! Or, may be served as an appetizer.

SEARED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
• Add the butter and oil to a 12 to 14-inch saute pan on high heat. Salt and pepper the scallops. Once the fat begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they are not touching each other. Sear the scallops for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. The scallops should have a 1/4-inch golden crust on each side while still being translucent in the center. Serve immediately.

PAN-ROASTED DIVER SCALLOPS, WITH LIME AND CREME FRAICHE CREAMED CORN, AND CILANTRO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season both sides of the scallops with salt, to taste. Add the scallops to the hot pan, and don't touch! Let them caramelize until golden brown, about 3 minutes, and then flip. Add the butter and coriander and allow the butter to melt. Begin to baste the scallops, spooning the melted butter along the tops of the scallops, so the scallops barely cook through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Build your cilantro salad by adding cilantro leaves, pickled onions and pickled chiles to a medium mixing bowl. Add the lime juice and extra-virgin olive oil and mix to combine.
• Put a couple of spoonfuls of creamed corn down on each plate, then top it with 3 scallops. Finish with a heaping spoonful of cilantro salad. Drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil and serve immediately.
• In a medium-saucepan, add corn stock and bring to a simmer.
• Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the shallots, a pinch of salt, and let sweat, cooking until the shallots are a bit translucent. Add the garlic, a bit more salt and cook about 1 minute more. Add the corn kernels and continue to cook for a few minutes, adding a touch more salt as you go. Keep stirring so the mixture combines together and nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan. Using a ladle, add some of the warmed corn stock, about 1 1/2 cups, adding more if it seems dry, and stir to combine. Season with a little cracked pepper. Let the corn mixture cook for about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the lime zest and fold in the creme fraiche. Taste for seasoning and adjust, if necessary.
• Corn Cob Stock: Cut the kernels from the cobs and reserve the kernels for another purpose. Toss the cobs into a large pot with the onion, garlic, thyme, coriander, stock and salt. Bring to a boil, over medium heat, then lower the heat and simmer for 45 minutes. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer, discarding the solids. You should have about 4 cups.
• Put the sliced chiles in a medium mixing bowl.
• Add all the pickling liquids and spices to a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Pour the hot liquid over the sliced chiles and set sit for about 20 minutes. Drain the chiles and discard the pickling juice and spices. Use right away or store in a covered container in the refrigerator for a couple weeks.
• Pack the onions into 2 (1-quart) jars and cover with enough water to come within 1/2-inch of the rim. Pour the water out into a measuring cup. Note the volume, pour off half of the water, and replace it with vinegar. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons salt for every 3 cups of liquid.
• Pour the vinegar mixture into a nonreactive saucepan, add the mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, garlic, and bay leaves, and bring to a boil over high heat. Allow the liquid to boil for 2 minutes, and then remove it from the heat.
• Pour the hot liquid into the jars to cover the onions and screw on the lids. Refrigerate for up to 1 month.

PAN SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Clean porcinis with a damp cloth. Remove caps from stems and slice. Trim outer part of stem with paring knife, slice, and set aside.
• Peel cipollinis and cut lengthwise. Carmelize in 2 tablespoons clarified butter and set aside.
• Heat oil on saute pan. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Sear until carmelized on both sides.
• Wash baby spinach and dry. Add butter to a small saute pan and melt. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
• Wash fingerling potatoes and slice thin using a mandolin or knife. Season with salt and pepper. Brown in 2 tablespoons clarified butter.
• Combine mushrooms, spinach and potatoes on center of plate. Top with scallops. Place onions around scallops and top it all off with Hot Bacon Vinaigrette.
• In a saucepot, render bacon. Add shallots and sweat. Add vinegar and reduce by 3/4. Add demi-glace and reduce by 1/2. Melt in whole butter slowly. Strain. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

PAN ROASTED DIVER SCALLOPS WITH POTATO AND CELERY ROOT PUREE AND BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• For the potato and celery root puree:
• Place the potatoes and diced celery root in a saucepot with enough cold water to cover. Add salt and bring to a boil. Allow to cook until cooked through and fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes, reserving 1/2 cup potato water for the sauce, and add the potatoes to a potato ricer over a bowl. Add the butter, making sure it is equal parts butter and mashed vegetables, and stir to combine. Taste the mixture and season with salt.
• For the salad:
• Place the shallot, salt, apple cider vinegar into a bowl and drizzle in about 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil. Taste and re-season, if needed, and pour over the julienned celery root. Add the apples and toss to coat. Just before serving add the celery leaves to the salad and toss to combine.
• For the scallops:
• Season the scallops on both sides with salt. Place a large saute pan over medium heat and add the oil. Once heated, add the scallops and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook. Ideally you are looking for a tender middle, medium at the most.
• Turn down the heat to medium-low on the pan and add the butter, thyme sprigs and the juice of 1 lemon. Once the butter has melted and browned, add about 1/2 cup potato water, season with salt and taste. Turn off the heat and set aside.
• For each serving:
• For each serving, plate a spoonful of the mashed potatoes in the middle of the plate. Top with 3 scallops and a large spoonful of the salad over the top. Spoon the sauce over the scallops and around the plate.

GG'S BAKED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pour melted butter into a 2 quart oval casserole dish. Distribute butter and scallops evenly inside the dish.
• Combine the bread crumbs, onion and garlic powder, paprika, parsley, garlic and Parmesan cheese.
• Sprinkle this mixture over the scallops.
• Bake in the oven until scallops are firm, and bread crumb mixture is lightly browned,about 15 minutes.

BAKED SCALLOPS WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°.
• In a large heavy bottom frying pan, melt 1/4 cup of butter; add green pepper and onion and sauté over medium heat for 3 minutes.
• Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes.
• Add 2 tablespoons butter to pan and sprinkle in flour, salt and lemon pepper; mix well and cook on low heat for 3 more minutes, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat, add half and half cream, cheese, paprika and nutmeg and stir to mix.
• Return to heat and on medium-high heat return to boiling, stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat to low and cook until mixture is thick and smooth stirring frequently.
• Remove from heat, stir in scallops and wine.
• Spoon mixture into buttered scallop shells or buttered baking dishes, about 1 cup size.
• In a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs with Italian seasoning mix and 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
• Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over scallop mixture in each dish.
• Bake in preheated 450°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until bubbling and lightly browned on top.
• Serve immediately.
• If scallops are large, cut into smaller chunks before adding to mixture.

SAMBUCA SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER BRIE CREAM

Steps:

• Sauce:
• Heat oil in a medium pan and lightly brown garlic. Add cream, shallots, and stock. reduce by half. Remove from heat and stir in brie, tomato paste, roasted peppers, and thyme. Puree in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add salt and pepper.
• Scallops:.
• Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Dust scallops with flour and saute until brown. Pour sambuca into pan to deglaze (be careful when pouring liquor into hot pan to avoid flaming). Place 5 scallops on each plat in a pool of sauce.