Scallops With Dill Sauce Food

LEMON BUTTERED SEARED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Place the scallops on a paper towel-lined sheet tray and pat dry. Sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper.
• Preheat a large nonstick saute pan on medium-high heat, then add the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the scallops and sear on one side until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently turn the scallops over and add the Lemon Butter, basting the scallops by gently spooning the melting butter over the top, for about 1 minute.
• Add the wine and lemon juice and allow the scallops to simmer until they are cooked through, another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the scallops to a platter and sprinkle with the chives.
• Combine the butter, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt in a medium bowl and stir until smooth. Spoon the butter onto the lower third of a piece of plastic wrap. Fold the plastic wrap over the butter and use a spatula to compress the butter into a log about 5 inches long and 2 inches wide. Twist both ends of the plastic wrap to seal the butter inside. Refrigerate the butter until firm, at least 30 minutes, before using.

SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS WITH CAPER-HONEY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the vinegar, capers, honey and about half of the dill and tarragon and blend until smooth. While blending, slowly add the olive oil to emulsify. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve at room temperature for finishing.
• Score the scallops by making 1/8-inch-deep crosshatches across the top side of each (like a checkerboard). Season with freshly cracked black pepper. Dry the scallops thoroughly on paper towels.
• In a medium saute pan, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat until it just begins to show ripples. Place the scallops scored-side down into the oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the butter to the pan and flip the scallops over; cook for 1 more minute for medium rare. Season with salt.
• Place the scallops on a serving plate and spoon some of the caper-honey sauce over the top. Top with the remaining tarragon and dill.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH LEMON AND DILL

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Add scallops to skillet; cook until golden and just opaque in center, about 1 minute per side. Transfer scallops to plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet. Add shallots; sauté 1 minute. Add wine; boil until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Stir in chopped dill, lemon juice, and peel. Remove pan from heat; add chilled butter cubes, a few pieces at a time, whisking just until melted (do not boil). Season with salt and pepper. Divide scallops between 2 plates. Pour sauce over scallops; garnish with dill sprigs.

BAY SCALLOPS WITH LEMON AND DILL

Steps:

• Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
• Add scallops and cook until almost opaque, about 2 minutes.
• Remove scallops from skillet with a slotted spoon; leaving liquid in skillet.
• Add vermouth, lemon juice, and lemon peel to skillet and reduce to a thick glaze (about 5 minutes).
• Return scallops to skillet and stir until coated.
• Add dill and pepper and serve immediately.

SCALLOPS OF SALMON WITH DILL SAUCE, NEW POTATOES AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a medium-size saucepan and cover with cold water. Cook over medium heat until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and keep warm. Meanwhile, bring a medium-size saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the sugar snaps and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain. Toss with the potatoes and keep warm while preparing the salmon.
• Heat a large, heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the olive oil. Add the salmon and saute until just cooked through, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer the salmon to the center of a serving platter and keep warm. Add the wine to the pan and cook, stirring, until reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Stir in the dill. Pour the liquid into a small bowl. Whisk in the buttermilk and season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the salmon. Place the potatoes and sugar snaps in a ring around the salmon and serve immediately.