Margarita Scallops
November 15, 2010 by Camp Cook
Filed under Appetizer, Easy, Easy Scallop Recipes, New Scallop Recipes, Scallops
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Margarita scallops - A beautiful blend of seafood and citrus. In my opinion, the lime makes all the difference in the world for this delicious Scallop Recipe. Enjoy with a bottle of white wine and a good friend. |
Ingredients to make Margarita Scallops
50 ml (¼ cup) tequila
250 ml (1 cup) freshly squeezed lime juice
125 ml (½ cup) freshly squeezed lemon juice
125 ml (½ cup) sugar
1 to 2 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and coarsely chopped
180 ml (¾ cup) green onion cut into ½ inch (1 cm) pieces
250 ml (1 cup) chopped cilantro leaves
5 ml (1 tsp) garlic
2 ml (½ tsp) salt
500 g (1 pound) large sea scallops
15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
1 lime, quartered
15 ml (3 tsp) minced cilantro
Directions to make Margarita Scallops
Place all ingredients, except scallops and olive oil, in blender or food processor; puree. Taste mixture; add more jalapeno as desired. Transfer mixture to mixing bowl; set aside. Rinse scallops in cold water; pat dry. In non-stick sauté pan over high heat, heat olive oil just until smoking. Add scallops to sauté pan and sear well without stirring or tossing.
Add citrus mixture to pan; bring to a boil. When liquid reaches a boil, turn scallops and cook for one minute more. Remove scallops, cover to keep warm; reduce sauce to half of its original volume over high heat. To serve, divide scallops among plates. Pour liquid from pan directly over plates. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
Creamy Pan Seared Scallops
June 21, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Scallop Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Scallop Recipes, Supper, fried
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Creamy Pan Seared scallops - This ultra fast, foolproof, recipe for pan seared scallops comes covered in a thick, creamy tarragon and leek sauce. Pan seared, until golden brown in only 5 minutes, and the sauce is even made in the same pan. A very simple, quick cooking pan seared Scallop Recipe, all done stove top!
Prep Time: 5-10 mins |
Ingredients to make Creamy Pan Seared Scallops
3 large or 5 small scallops per person
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (25mL)
Salt and pepper
Leek and Tarragon Creme
1 tablespoon butter(15 mL)
1 tablespoon olive oil(15mL)
4 shallots, sliced
2 leeks, white part only, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup white wine (250 mL)
1/2 cup 35% cream (125mL)
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (25mL)
1 bunch fresh tarragon
Frisée greens for garnish
1 baguette
1/4 cup olive oil (50mL)
Salt and pepper
Directions to make Creamy Pan Seared Scallops
1.In a large heavy skillet, heat vegetable oil until almost smoking. Season scallops with salt and freshly cracked pepper. Pan sear on each side for 3 minutes or until golden. Remove scallops
1.In a large heavy skillet, heat vegetable oil until almost smoking. Season scallops with salt and freshly cracked pepper. Pan sear on each side for 3 minutes or until golden. Remove scallops.
2.To the pan, add butter and a dash of olive oil. Sauté shallots and leeks until fragrant, about 6 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
3.Add white wine, scraping up any stuck bits. Add cream and cook, reducing liquid to about half. Finish with parmesan and freshly chopped tarragon leaves. Season again with salt and pepper.
4.Lightly toss frisée with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil.
5.Place greens in center of plate, top with cooked scallops. Drizzle with tarragon crème and garnish with 2 crostini per person
Bacon Wrapped Scallops on Pasta
June 16, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Scallop Recipes, Fry, Lunch, Main Course, New Scallop Recipes, Scallops, Supper
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bacon Wrapped scallops on Pasta - This best scallop bacon recipe is served on a bed of hot, fresh pasta, with fregrant flavorful, garlic and onions. Amazing sea scallops wrapped in one of a kind bacon, quickly pan fried, then a sauce made from the drippings. Lay it over the cooked pasta, and you have a very elegant, yet easy recipe.
Prep Time: 5-10 mins |
Ingredients to make Bacon Wrapped Scallops on Pasta
1 reduced-sodium bacon slice, cut crosswise into thirds
3 sea scallops (2 ounces)
2ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1tablespoon reduced-fat margarine
2 green onions with tops, sliced
1 small clove garlic, minced
Black pepper or garlic pepper, to taste
Directions to make Bacon Wrapped Scallops on Pasta
Wrap one bacon piece around each scallop; secure with toothpick. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; return to pan
Meanwhile, heat small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add scallops; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp and scallops are opaque. Remove scallops from skillet; discard toothpicks. Reduce heat to low
Melt margarine in same skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute or until onion is tender. Remove from heat.
Add onion mixture to pasta; toss lightly. Place on serving plate. Top with scallops. Season with pepper.
Sea Scallops and Beef Saute
February 6, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Scallop Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Scallop Recipes, Scallops, Supper, fried
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Sea scallops and Beef Saute - This succulent, sea scallops stir fry recipe has the added heartiness of beef as well. Tasty sea scallops and beef are stir fried with fresh herbs and spices to create this quick fix, full of fragrance and flavor, scallop beef recipe.
Prep Time: 5-10 mins |
Ingredients to make Sea Scallops and Beef Saute
2 tb Peanut oil
1 t Minced garlic
1 lb Beef cut for stirfry
1 pn Red pepper flakes
3/4 lb Sea scallops
1 pn Red pepper flakes
1 1/4 c Sliced green onion
1 tb Water
1 pn Fresh ginger
1 pn White pepper
1 t Salt
Directions to make Sea Scallops and Beef Saute
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Bay Scallop Stew
September 5, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Scallop Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Scallop Recipes, Scallops, Starter, Supper
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Bay Scallop Stew - This stove top, bay scallop stew recipe, is very thick and creamy, therefore, very satisfying. Tender, moist, bay scallops, are partnered with shallots and chives, then cooked in heavy cream, milk, and wine, all in “Less Than 30 Minutes”! Very versatile, it can be served for lunch or dinner, and yet another quick and easy recipe.
Prep Time: 5 mins |
Ingredients to make Bay Scallop Stew
2 tb Chopped shallot
2 tb Butter
1 c Dry white wine
1 c Heavy cream
2 c Milk (not skim or 2%)
3 tb Snipped chives
1 lb Bay Scallops OR
1/2 lb Bay Scallops AND ** 1/2 lb Lobster meat **
1 ts White pepper (or to taste)
Directions to make Bay Scallop Stew
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Saucy Bay Scallops and Pasta
July 10, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Easy, Main Course, New Scallop Food Video, Scallops, Supper, Videos
Saucy Bay scallops and Pasta - This speedy, saucy bay scallop and pasta meal is quite simply, scrumptious! Pan fried, stove top, it has its own light lemon, caper and wine sauce, that is magical, its so tasty. A fresh green salad goes well with this one, enjoy.
How To Make Saucy Bay Scallops and Pasta Video
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Scallops Provencale
May 22, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Fry, Main Course, Scallops, Supper, Videos
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scallops Provencale - This classic scallop provencale recipe has always been a hit when I have served it. Six simple ingredients are all there are to this! Mixed with vegetables and all done stove top, it’s a very quick healthy recipe.
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How To Make Scallops Provencale Video
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Lemon Crusted Sea Scallops
May 22, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Easy Scallop Recipes, Main Course, Scallops, Supper, Videos
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lemon Crusted Sea scallops - These family style sea scallops are very easy, and have a quick cook time, but, they are individually spiced and breaded, so the prep time is a lttle longer. They are without a doubt, one of our best seafood recipes, and well worth the effort. |
How To Make Lemon Crusted Sea Scallops Video
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Scallop and Shrimp Stroganoff
April 23, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Easy Scallop Recipes, Main Course, Scallops, Shrimp, Supper
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Scallop and Shrimp Stroganoff - Delicious comfort food, perfect for a dinner party! A flavorful yet simple seafood sauce with tender shrimp & scallops.
Prep Time: 20 mins |
Ingredients to make Scallop and Shrimp Stroganoff
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound sea scallops, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions to make Scallop and Shrimp Stroganoff
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King Prawn and Scallop in Ginger Butter
April 23, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Easy Scallop Recipes, Main Course, Prawn, Scallops, Supper
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King Prawn and Scallop in Ginger Butter - This easy scallop prawn recipe, served in a ginger butter sauce with shredded carrot and leeks. We suggest you try this with rice
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make King Prawn and Scallop in Ginger Butter
1/3 cup white wine
3/4 cup vegetable stock
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small carrot, chopped
1/2 leek, chopped
10 sea scallops, halved
1/3 pound tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
chopped fresh chives for garnish
salt and pepper to taste
Directions to make King Prawn and Scallop in Ginger Butter
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