SCALLOP AND SHRIMP CREOLE
Provided by Leslie Revsin
Categories Tomato Scallop Shrimp Bell Pepper
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To prepare:
- Peel the shrimp and save the shells for shrimp oil or shrimp broth or discard them. Pick up a shrimp and make a shallow slit down the middle of the length of the back to expose the black intestine. Slit all the shrimp and lift out the black intestine with the point of your paring knife, or flush it out under cold running water. If using defrosted cleaned shrimp, skip this step. Either way, dry the shrimp well with paper towels and set them aside.
- Clean the sea scallops by peeling and discarding the little strip of muscle that is attached to one side. (If your scallops are somewhat old the muscle strip may not be there.) Place the scallops in a colander and wash them well under cold running water - keep an eye open for specks of dark sand. Drain the scallops well and roll them in paper towels to dry them thoroughly. If the scallops are very large, cut them into 1/2" to 3/4" pieces (it's the thickness that determines the cooking time, not how wide they are). If you're using bay scallops, don't remove the tiny strip of muscle, it's tender. Either way, set the scallops aside while you're preparing the sauce.
- Put the bacon fat or vegetable oil into a skillet or stew-type pot that's wide and deep enough to hold all the seafood in about 2 layers with about 2 cups of sauce. Place the skillet over medium-high heat and add the onion, peppers, and celery. Cook the vegetables, adjusting the heat if necessary and stirring frequently, until they have become slightly wilted and a little brown, about 5 minutes. When the vegetables are ready, turn the heat to low and stir in the garlic, thyme, oregano, bay leaf and cayenne, cooking for about 30 seconds. Add the flour and continue to stir for about 1 minute more to cook away its raw taste. Add the tomatoes and their juice, and simmer the sauce, covered, over very low heat, about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are almost tender and it's very thick. Stir the sauce once or twice during this period. Season it generously with salt, pepper, and Tabasco, and set it aside. The sauce can be made 3 or 4 days in advance and refrigerated, but be sure to heat it through before continuing with the recipe.
- In a separate bowl, mix the scallops and shrimp together and season them well with salt and pepper. (If you're using bay scallops that are smaller than 1/2" in width, don't mix them with the shrimp at this point - see Note.) Remove about one half of the sauce to a bowl, spreading the remaining sauce evenly over the bottom of the skillet or pot. Distribute the seafood evenly over the sauce in the skillet and spread the reserved sauce over the top of the seafood - it won't completely cover. Place the skillet over medium-high heat and, without stirring, heat the mixture until you see 3 or 4 bubbles at the surface. Reduce the heat to very low, tightly cover the skillet, and gently simmer the mixture until the shrimp are white throughout and the scallops are slightly translucent in the center, 8 to 12 minutes, cutting one of each to check, if you're unsure. (If you prefer, you can bake the Creole in a preheated 325°F oven once the bubbles have come to the surface.)
- The Creole will be much thinner now from the shellfish juices. Taste it for seasoning and adjust it with salt, a generous amount of pepper, and additional Tabasco, if you like.
- To serve:
- Ladle the Creole into warm soup plates or bowls, discarding the bay leaf. Sprinkle each serving with chopped parsley and serve right away.
- Note: If you've reserved bay scallops, add them approximately halfway through the cooking (depending on their size), pressing them into the simmering mixture as best as possible. Cover the skillet again and finish cooking.
SCALLOP CAKES WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. With slightly moistened hands, form the mixture into 8 cakes, each about 1/2 inch thick.
- Coat a large nonstick skillet lightly with oil. Heat over medium-low heat until hot. Add as many fish cakes as will comfortably fit in pan. Cook until nicely browned on both sides and scallops are cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 88, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 292 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
CURRIED SCALLOP CAKES
Categories Shellfish Appetizer Fry Cocktail Party New Year's Eve Scallop Pan-Fry Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes about 40
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix first 9 ingredients and 1 1/2 cups panko in large bowl to blend. Cover mixture and refrigerate 1 hour.
- Place remaining 2 cups panko on large plate. Form scallop mixture into balls, using 1 heaping tablespoon for each. Coat in panko, flattening slightly.
- Heat enough vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat to come 1/4 inch up sides of pan. Working in batches, sauté scallop cakes until golden and cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer scallop cakes to paper towels to drain. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Reheat on baking sheet in 350°F oven 8 minutes.) Transfer scallop cakes to platter.
- *Panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) can be found at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.
SCALLOP CAKES WITH CILANTRO-LIME MAYONNAISE AND NEW POTATOES
Categories Potato Shellfish Appetizer Fry Mayonnaise Seafood Scallop Spring Summer Pan-Fry Cilantro Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Cool. Place scallops in processor. Using on/off turns, coarsely chop scallops. Transfer scallops to large bowl. Stir in onion, chopped chives, parsley, flour, ginger, lime juice, egg, salt, lime peel, and pepper. Form scallop mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick patties, each about 3 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Place scallop cakes on baking sheet. Cover and chill 1 hour. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Keep chilled.)
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat peanut oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add scallop cakes to skillet and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer cakes to baking sheet. Place in oven and bake until cooked through, about 7 minutes.
- Place 2 scallop cakes on each of 4 plates. Top with Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise. Place Buttered New Potatoes with Chives alongside. Garnish scallop cakes with whole chives and cilantro sprigs.
SCALLOP CAKES
My daughter loves scallops and I can't wait to make this elegant dish for her. It comes from Bon Appetit.
Provided by Geema
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a non stick skillet on medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook until tender, but not brown. Let cool.
- In a food processor, coarsely chop scallops -- do not over process.
- Place chopped scallops in a large bowl and add onion, chives, parsley, flour, ginger, lime juice, egg, salt, lime peel and pepper.
- Form into 8 1/2 inch thick patties, about 3 inches in diameter.
- Place patties on plate or baking sheet and chill for 1-6 hours.
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- heat oil in large non stick skillet over medium heat and cook scallop cakes until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer cakes to the baking sheet and bake until completely cooked -- about 7 minutes.
- Serve with Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise, which I've also posted, or whatever condiment you might enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.3, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 127.9, Sodium 1549.5, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 40.9
SHRIMP AND SCALLOP CREOLE
Since I love both shrimp and scallops, I decided to mix them both into a spicy creole that is delicious!
Provided by Jeena in FL
Categories Rice
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the paprika, pepper, salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, oregano, and thyme.
- Add the shrimp and scallops to the seasoning and coat.
- Melt four tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium high heat.
- Add the celery and onion and cook until just tender.
- Add the Worcestershire, lemon juice, and garlic. Saute until mixed and heated through.
- Add seasoned shrimp and scallops and cook until scallops are tender and shrimp is opaque.
- Serve the shrimp and scallops over yellow rice and ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.3, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 270.1, Sodium 1006.1, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 34.1
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