Best Scallops A La Pepin Recipes

SCALLOPS PROVENCAL

Steps:

• If you're using bay scallops, keep them whole. If you're using sea scallops, cut each 1 in half horizontally. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss with flour, and shake off the excess.
• In a very large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter over high heat until sizzling and add the scallops in 1 layer. Lower the heat to medium and allow the scallops to brown lightly on 1 side without moving them, then turn and brown lightly on the other side. This should take 3 to 4 minutes, total. Melt the rest of the butter in the pan with the scallops, then add the shallots, garlic, and parsley and saute for 2 more minutes, tossing the seasonings with the scallops. Add the wine, cook for 1 minute, and taste for seasoning. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice.

SCALLOPS COQUILLES ST. JACQUES

Steps:

• Blot scallops with paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with oil. Sear scallops on both sides (approximately 1-2 minutes each side). Transfer to a plate.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in skillet. Add mushrooms and saute until they begin to brown and soften. Approximately 3 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium, add shallots and garlic. Continue to cook until tender. Season with salt/pepper.
• Add remaining butter. Sprinkle flour over mushroom mixture. Cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
• De-glaze skillet with wine. Stirring to loosen fond from bottom of skillet.
• Stir in cream and thyme and bring to a simmer.
• Preheat broiler to high.
• Into 4 shallow stoneware dishes, equally divide half of mushroom mixture between dishes. Place 3 scallops into each dish. Equally divide remaining mushroom mixture between dishes. Sprinkle each dish with 1/4 of cheese each.
• Broil until the cheese is browned and bubbling. 2-3 minutes.

INA GARTEN'S MAKE-AHEAD COQUILLES ST.-JACQUES

Steps:

• Set a saucepan over medium heat, and melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in it. When it foams, add the flour, and cook for approximately 4 minutes, whisking constantly. Add the stock, and whisk again, until it is smooth and thick. Add the cream, curry powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring the sauce just to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
• Put 3 tablespoons butter in a large sauté pan set over medium heat. When it melts and foams, add the shallots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are clear and tender, approximately 5 minutes. Add the sliced mushroom caps, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until they have released their liquid and are just starting to brown. Add the brandy or Cognac, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the alcohol has mostly evaporated. Add a teaspoon of salt to the mixture and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and stir again to combine. Add mushroom mixture to the cream sauce, and set aside.
• Combine the bread crumbs, parsley and Gruyère in a large bowl, stir to combine, then moisten the mixture with the olive oil, stirring again to combine.
• Use last tablespoon of butter to grease 6 1 1/2-cup gratin dishes. Divide the scallops evenly among them and top with equal amounts of the cream and mushroom sauce. Top each gratin dish with a handful or two of the bread-crumb mixture. Place dishes on a sheet tray, cover gently with foil or plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to a day.
• When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400. Remove cover from sheet tray, and place in the oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned and bubbling and the scallops are cooked through.

GRILLED SCALLOPS WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
• Place the scallops on paper towels to blot dry. Thread 2 skewers through 5 scallops. Repeat 2 more times. Sprinkle mint and rosemary over the scallops. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil generously over the skewered scallops. Grind black pepper over the skewered scallops. Drizzle more olive oil over top and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Season scallops with salt. Oil a hot grill and place the skewers over high heat for about 2 minutes on each side. At this point, you may brush on teriyaki or your favorite barbecue sauce. Serve immediately over pineapple salsa.
• Oil your grill. Place pineapple slices onto hot grill for 4 minutes on each side. Gently toss the onion slices and jalapenos in olive oil. Place onto the hot grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from grill. Peel skin off of jalapenos. Cube the pineapple, removing the inner core. Cube the onion and mince the jalapenos. Combine all of them with the chopped herbs in a large bowl. Add lime juice and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

SEA SCALLOPS GRENOBLOISE

Steps:

• Place the scallops in a skillet with the water. Bring to a boil, cover and cook one minute, until firm but still somewhat raw in the center. Remove the scallops and juices from the pan and keep them warm.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet. When it is hot, add the garlic and saute for five to six seconds. Then add the zucchini and red pepper and saute for two to three minutes. Add the drained scallops to the vegetables and season with the pepper and salt. Toss the ingredients together to warm them and add the lemon.
• Just before serving, add the croutons and sprinkle with the chives.

SCALLOPS A LA PEKING HOUSE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup dry white wine. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat peanut oil on medium-high heat until almost smoking. Remove the skillet from heat and add green onions. Return the skillet to heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the scallions are soft.
• Add the scallops to the skillet. Cook the scallops for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Add clam juice or broth to the skillet. Continue stirring. Add salt and red pepper or hot sauce to taste. Stir in ginger and water chestnuts.
• Stir in the mixture of dissolved cornstarch and white wine. Turn the heat to high, and cook the mixture until it boils and thickens.

SCALLOP PANCAKES - SCALLOPS A LA PEPIN RECIPE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except oil in food processor and mix well Pour in bowel and mix in chives Heat about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons batter per pancake into the pan. It will spread to form a disk about 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Cook about 6 pancakes at a time over medium heat for a total of about 5 minutes, turning them after about 2 1/2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and the remaining batter to make about 12 pancakes total. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for a few minutes before serving.

SEA SCALLOPS WITH SAUCE MEUNIERE

Steps:

• Rinse scallops in cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
• In a large saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons butter on high heat until sizzling; add scallops.
• Immediately reduce heat to medium, and cook scallops 2 to 3 minutes per side until lightly browned, turning once.
• Melt the rest of the butter in with the scallops then add the chopped green onions and the garlic, tossing to coat and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add the wine and cook for 1 minute more.
• Remove from heat and season with salt and cayenne; sprinkle with the snipped parsley.
• Serve hot with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon.