Best French Scallops Recipes

FRENCH SCALLOPS

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This is for the French Region in the Zaar World Tour. haven't made them yet but they look elegant and easy and we love Scallops!

Provided by Little Bee

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
3/4-1 lb scallops
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Steps:

Mix together four, salt and pepper. Coat scallops with flour mixture.
Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add scallops and cook mixture 4 to 5 minutes, turning over in pan until scallops are golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon. Keep warm.
Lower heat. Add butter. When melted, add garlic and cook over low heat for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Cook until golden brown.
Pour over scallops. Sprinkle with parsley.
Yields 3 to 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 57.9, Sodium 432.8, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 20.3

SCALLOPS WITH FRENCH SORREL SAUCE

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Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

SCALLOPS
12 ounces sea scallops
2 teaspoons lemon flavored olive oil
blood orange slices
thyme sprigs fresh
FRENCH SORREL SAUCE
1/8 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 cup fresh sorrel leaves stems removed and chopped
1/3 cup organic extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

1. Remove muscle along side of each scallop. Wash and pat dry. 2. Spray skillet well with cooking spray. (Scallops are delicate and stick easily.) 3. Add olive oil and heat. 4. Quickly sear scallops on each side. 5. Serve with ¼ cup French sorrel sauce drizzled over scallops. 6. Garnish with two blood orange slices and a sprig of fresh thyme. SAUCE 1. Grate or zest lemon and reserve. 2. Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth. Note : This sauce is also excellent over chicken, burgers, spaghetti squash, green beans, and whole-grain pasta. Sorrel leaves are brilliant green and provide a tangy and attractive sauce for fish or poultry. Sorrel is also an excellent digestive aid.

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