Scallops And Brussels Sprouts Food

SCALLOPS AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons clarified butter over medium-high in a medium skillet. Season scallops with salt and pepper; add to pan and cook, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• In another medium skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons clarified butter over medium heat. Add Brussels sprouts to skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until slightly crisp, 30 to 45 seconds.
• Toss Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons jalapeno dressing until coated. Place on a serving plate; top with scallops.
• In a small bowl, mix together onion, cilantro, and jalapeno with remaining 2 tablespoons jalapeno dressing. Spoon over scallops and serve immediately.

SCALLOPS WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the creme fraiche with the finely grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, snipped chives and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
• Season the lemon-chive creme fraiche with salt and pepper.
• In a medium skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil until shimmering.
• Generously season the scallops with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet.
• Cook the scallops over moderately high heat, turning once, until they are golden and just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the scallops to a plate; tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in another medium skillet, cook the pancetta over moderately high heat, turning once, until browned and crisp, about 4 minutes.
• Add the brussels sprouts and shallot and cook, stirring, until the brussels sprouts are softened but still bright green, about 2 minutes.
• Off the heat, stir in the butter and garlic and season with salt and pepper; transfer to plates and top with the scallops.
• Serve with the lemon-chive creme fraiche & Lush white: 2004 Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Blanc.
• Enjoy!

SCALLOPED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Trim Brussels sprouts; cut X in base of each. In saucepan of boiling salted water, cook Brussels sprouts for 7 to 9 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain and chill under cold running water; press out excess water with towel. Cut in half if large; place in shallow greased 8-cup (2 L) casserole dish.
• In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; cook onion and thyme, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened. Sprinkle with flour; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add milk; cook, stirring, for 6 to 8 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheese, salt and pepper; pour over Brussels sprouts.
• Topping: In bowl, stir together bread crumbs, cheese and butter. (Make-ahead: Cover Brussels sprouts and topping; refrigerate for up to 1 day.).
• Cover and bake Brussels sprouts in 375°F (190°C) oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with topping; bake for about 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.