Best Scallops Jardiniere Recipes

SCALLOPS JARDINIERE

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; 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 and add the chopped onions and the garlic, tossing to coat and saute for 1 minute.
• Add the lemon juice and the chopped tomato, and cook for 2 minutes more.
• Remove from heat and season with the salt and pepper; sprinkle with the snipped parsley.
• Serve hot with fresh quartered lemons, a crusty baguette, and a glass of Chablis!

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.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH JALAPENO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place jalapeno, rice vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard in a blender. Puree on high until mixture is completely liquefied, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Season scallops with sea salt and cayenne pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Place scallops in skillet and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Garnish scallops with orange segments and drizzle jalapeno vinaigrette over the top.