Bay Scallops With Smoked Salmon And Balsamic Vinegar Sauce Recipes

BALSAMIC-GLAZED SEA SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Pat scallops thoroughly with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and ensure a good sear. Combine seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper and use to lightly season both sides of the scallops.
• Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops to the skillet, being careful not to crowd. Cook until golden brown and a crust starts to form, about 3 minutes per side. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid steaming the scallops and be careful not to overcook. Remove from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
• Add white wine, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom. Cook until glaze is slightly thick and syrupy, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Move scallops to a serving plate, drizzle glaze on top, and garnish with chopped tarragon.

BAY SCALLOPS WITH SMOKED SALMON AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with the vinegar, a little salt and pepper, and the salmon. Just before serving, put the shells on a baking sheet covered with crumpled aluminum foil so the shells stay flat. Preheat the broiler. Arrange the scallops in their shells and spoon on the smoked salmon mixture. Season lightly with salt and pepper and slide under the broiler for about 3 minutes, until the tops of the scallops turn opaque. Decorate each scallop with a tiny pinch of chives. Serve immediately.

SCALLOPS AND BOK CHOY WITH BALSAMIC SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the scallops in a single layer with some space between the pieces (so they don't steam). Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally after 30 seconds. (If the scallops were frozen, they may need to cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to evaporate the extra liquid they release.)
• Stir in the remaining ingredients except the vinegar. Cook, covered, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the scallops are cooked through (white and opaque, not translucent, in the center), stirring occasionally. Watch carefully; scallops become rubbery when overcooked by even 1 or 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the scallop mixture to a serving platter. Cover to keep warm.
• Add the vinegar to the liquid in the skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half. Pour over the scallops.
• Cook's Tip on Scallops
• When scallops are called for, you can use either sea or bay scallops. Bay scallops (as many as 40 per pound) are milder-and more expensive-than sea scallops (12 to 15 per pound). To substitute sea scallops for bay, cut the sea scallops in halves, quarters, or slices.
• Cook's Tip on Bok Choy
• Look for bok choy, with its long white stalks and large dark green leaves, near the cabbage in the produce section. Slices of raw bok choy stalks add a pleasant crunch to salads. Both the stalks and the leaves are good in stir-fry dishes and soups.
• Nutrition Information
• (Per serving)
• Calories: 128
• Total fat: 2.0g
• Saturated: 0.5g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
• Monounsaturated: 1.0g
• Cholesterol: 37mg
• Sodium: 213mg
• Carbohydrates: 7g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 20g
• Calcium: 47mg
• Potassium: 474mg
• Dietary Exchanges
• 1/2 other carbohydrate
• 3 very lean meat

BAY SCALLOPS WITH BALSAMIC AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium high heat, melt butter and saute the shallots and garlic in the butter, stirring frequently, until tender.
• Add scallops and basil to the skillet and saute for about 2 minutes.
• Add vinegar, sugar, pepper and salt (if needed) and saute an additional 2-3 minutes or until the scallops are opaque.
• Serve immediately over fine noodles or rice.

SCALLOPS AND SMOKED SALMON PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
• Stir together milk and cornstarch; add to garlic.
• Cook and stir over medium-low heat till thickened and bubbly.
• Add mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, pepper, and saffron; stir till cheeses are melted and smooth.
• Add scallops, green onion, and capers; cook 3-5 minutes, stirring often, till scallops are done.
• Stir in salmon.
• Serve over hot cooked fettuccine or pasta.