Pan Fried Scallops With Red Wine Sauce Food

PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• In a large skillet cook bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and drain well on paper towels. Remove all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet.
• Rinse scallops and pat dry. Combine flour and cajun seasoning; add scallops and toss to coat.
• Cook scallops in hot drippings in skillet about 6 minutes or until browned, turning once.
• Remove scallops from skillet. Deglaze skillet with white wine.
• Add spinach to liquid in skillet. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Add vinegar and toss to coat evenly.
• Return scallops to skillet and heat through. Crumble bacon and sprinkle over scallops.

PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH TARRAGON WHITE WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Pull muscle off each scallop; discard. Pat scallops dry; dredge with cornstarch.
• In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; sear scallops until opaque and crispy brown on both sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plate. Wash out skillet.
• Tarragon White Wine Sauce:.
• In same skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook shallot, salt and pepper; until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add wine; cook, stirring until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add cream; cook, stirring until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Stir in tarragon and chives. The sauce is ready when it coats the back of a spoon.
• Return scallops to pan; heat through.

PAN-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH WHITE WINE REDUCTION

Steps:

• Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute scallops in oil until firm and opaque. Remove and keep warm., Add wine to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in the orange juice, onion, oregano, mustard and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until reduced by half, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Serve with scallops.

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Roll scallops in bread crumbs.
• Put olive oil and butter in a large skillet; stir and heat until hot.
• Add scallops, turning once, until browned on both sides (3-4 minutes); remove from heat.
• Halve lemon and gently squeeze juice over scallops, then sprinkle with cheese.
• Cover with a lid and let steep for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle.

SAVORY SEA SCALLOPS IN WHITE WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy skillet over high heat.
• When oil begins to smoke add scallops.
• Sear each side for one minute or until each side is golden brown.
• Add 1/2 cup of wine and lower heat to medium.
• Simmer for 2 minutes.
• Remove scallops from pan.
• Add remaining wine and lemon juice,and garlic.
• Bring to a boil and reduce by half.
• Add butter, parsley and season with pepper.
• Place scallops on a plate and smother with sauce.
• Serve.