Best Scallops And Leeks In Star Anise Orange Sauce Recipes

SCALLOPS WITH LEEKS

Steps:

• Remove the scallops from their shells, or ask your fishmonger to do this. Separate the white flesh from the corals, and detach the hard skin around the white and the tiny black sack from the coral. Wash clean under a running tap. Halve the whites horizontally. Leave to dry off on some paper towels.
• Wash the leeks and discard the green parts. Slice the white stems lengthwise into narrow strips about 2 inches long. Place in a saucepan with 1-ounce of the butter, a pinch of salt and 8 tablespoons of water. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Keep hot.
• In another pan melt the rest of the butter and then gently cook the shallots until they are soft. Add the wine, vermouth and scallops with their corals. Bring just to the boiling point, then turn the heat very low and simmer for exactly 2 minutes, or less if the scallops are small.
• Remove the leeks from their liquid using a slotted spoon and place in the heated dish. With the same spoon place the scallops on top. Add the leek juice to the scallop juice and boil until the liquid is reduced to 8 tablespoons. Pour in the cream, return to the boil and bubble for a moment or two. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the scallops. Scatter with the chopped parsley.

SPICY ORANGE-GLAZED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Cook shallots and zest in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat until they begin to brown. Add orange juice, broth, wine and habanero slices. Cook over high heat to reduce. Taste often and remove and discard habaneros when desired heat is achieved. When habaneros are removed, add the liqueur.
• Brush scallops with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Sear scallops on a grill pan to a slightly under-cooked state, about 3 1/2 minutes per side but watch them closely. Remove from grill pan and add scallops to the thickened orange glaze, tossing to coat well until scallops are cooked to desired doneness.
• Smear a clean plate with orange glaze top with 3 scallops. Drizzle scallops with more glaze and garnish with chives and orange slice.

SCALLOPS WITH LEEKS AND LEMON BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
• Add leeks and 2 tablespoons water.
• Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until leeks are tender, stirring now and then.
• Season and set aside.
• Can be made a day in advance.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• In a large saucepan, boil vermouth, shallots, lemon juice,and thyme 25 minutes, or until reduced to 1 cup.
• Strain sauce and set aside.
• Season scallops.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute scallops about 3 minutes, or until cooked through.
• Keep warm.
• In a skillet over medium heat, rewarm the leek mixture, stirring now and then.
• Bring the sauce to a simmer, gradually add the 1/2 c butter a piece or two at a time, whisking until melted.
• Remove from heat and season.
• Spoon leek mixture onto plates.
• Spoon warm scallops onto leeks.
• Drizzle sauce over scallops and sprinkle with chopped tomatoes.
• Serve.

ORANGE GLAZED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• In a small sauce pan add the 3 Tbsp of butter, orange juice, 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp pepper and minced garlic then bring to boil for 2 minutes then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Sit aside.
• Wash and gently dry the scallops then season with the rest of the salt and pepper.
• In a hot frying pan add the olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter to melt then add the scallops let it cook for about 3-4 minutes each side then add the orange glaze then flip one more time.
• Serve with mashed potatoes or fresh steamed veggies.

SCALLOPS AND LEEKS IN STAR ANISE-ORANGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Boil juice and star anise in saucepan until juice is reduced to 2/3 cup, about 4 minutes. Cool; remove star anise and reserve. Whisk sugar and cornstarch into juice. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add orange peel strips and reserved star anise to skillet and sauté 1 minute. Add leeks; sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Add scallops; sauté until opaque in center, turning once, about 3 minutes. Add juice mixture; boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.