Best Seared Scallops Grits Recipes

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CHEDDAR-ONION GRITS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add onions and salt; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add broth to onion mixture; bring to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese and sour cream until cheese is melted. Remove from heat; keep warm., Meanwhile, pat scallops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Press flat sides into cornmeal. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and firm., Serve with grits; sprinkle with parsley.

SEARED SCALLOPS & GRITS RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• 1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Pour off 5 tablespoons of the butter; set aside and keep warm. Add the panko and garlic to the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet and cook until the panko is crisp and golden, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often. Stir in the thyme and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Remove from the heat. 2. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over high heat (450° to 550°F). 3. In a saucepan combine 3-½ cups milk, the garlic, and ¾ teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in the grits. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking until the mixture thickens and the grits are very tender, 6 to 9 minutes, whisking often and adding water ¼ cup at a time if the mixture seems too thick. Stir in the cheese and season with pepper. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm. 4. Pat the scallops dry. Remove and discard the small, tough side muscle that might be left on each one. In a bowl combine the scallops, Cajun seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Turn the scallops in the seasonings and then add 2 tablespoons of the melted butter and toss to coat. 5. Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the scallops over direct high heat, with the lid closed, until they are lightly browned and just opaque in the center, 4 to 6 minutes, turning once or twice. During the last minute of grilling time, grill the scallions over direct heat, turning once. Transfer the scallops to a clean bowl and add 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste, and the remaining 3 tablespoons melted butter; toss to coat. Roughly chop the scallions. 6. If the grits have solidified, loosen with a few tablespoons of water or milk and then warm through. Divide the grits among four plates. Top the grits with the scallions, scallops, and bread crumbs. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with more hot pepper sauce, if desired.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH LEMON-THYME GRITS

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil and vinegar in small bowl to blend. Whisk in olives and shallots. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature and rewhisk before serving.) Bring broth and thyme to boil in heavy large saucepan. Gradually whisk in grits. Reduce heat and continue cooking grits until thick and creamy, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Stir in lemon peel. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add scallops to pan and saute until golden and opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Spoon 1/2 cup grits onto center of each of 6 plates. Arrange scallops around grits. Drizzle vinaigrette over scallops.