Best Sliced Broiled Scallops On The Half Shell With Beurre Blanc Recipes

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SCALLOPS ON THE HALF SHELL



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces bay scallops
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a pinch
1 cup fresh bread crumbs or crushed crackers
2 medium size very ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Remove the side muscles from the scallops and rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Once the butter is melted add the garlic and a pinch of salt and cook for 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat and toss in the bread crumbs until well combined. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, toss together the tomato, parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Evenly divide the tomato mixture between 4 oven proof ramekins or scallop shells. Place the scallops over the tomato mixture and top with the cracker or bread crumbs. Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve immediately.

BROILED SCALLOPS



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My husband thinks these scallops are better than any we have found in any restaurant.

Provided by Gail New

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 13m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ pounds bay scallops
1 tablespoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Turn broiler on.
  • Rinse scallop and place in a shallow baking pan. Sprinkle with garlic salt, melted butter or margarine and lemon juice.
  • Broil 6 to 8 minutes or until scallops start to turn golden. Remove from oven and serve with extra melted butter or margarine on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 38.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 2232.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

BEURRE BLANC



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This classic French butter sauce makes a simple and elegant finish to poached fish and seafood. This recipe is adapted from Martha Stewart Living. Also try: Lobsters with Beurre Blanc and Sliced Broiled Scallops on the Half Shell with Beurre Blanc

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     French Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium shallots, finely minced
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1/2 cup white-wine or Champagne vinegar
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, basil, parsley, and chives

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, combine shallots, wine, and vinegar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 10 minutes.
  • Turn down heat to lowest possible flame. Whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, adding a piece as previous one melts. Don't allow sauce to become too hot. For a more smooth sauce, strain through a fine sieve, if desired.
  • Season with salt and pepper and keep over a bain-marie. Just before serving, stir in herbs.

YEAR-END SCALLOPS ON THE HALF SHELL



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Provided by Ming Tsai

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 shucked scallops (small or singing)
1 minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon wasabi tobiko

Steps:

  • Mix all together and spoon on top of scallops. Garnish with a little more wasabi tobiko. Plate on crushed ice or rock salt.

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