Braised Scallops With Grapefruit Walnuts Recipes

BRAISED SCALLOPS WITH GRAPEFRUIT & WALNUTS

Steps:

• Cut both ends from one of the grapefruits just to the flesh.
• Set it upright on the chopping board and use the knife to cut away the peel and skin, following the curve of the fruit.
• Holding the peeled grapefruit in your hand, slide the knife blade down one side of a section, cutting it from the membrane.
• Cut down the other side of the section and remove it.
• (Work over a bowl to catch the sections and juice.).
• Continue for the remaining sections, turning back flaps of membrane like the pages of a book.
• Squeeze the juice from the second grapefruit and combine it with any juice from the first.
• Alternatively, you can seed and section a hand-peeled grapefruit, but the membranes will be tough and the pith bitter.
• Lightly coat the scallops in seasoned flour, patting to remove the excess.
• Heat the oil in a medium skillet, preferably nonstick.
• When the oil is very hot, add the scallops and cook over medium heat until browned, about 1 minute per side.
• Transfer the scallops to a plate and set aside.
• Add the grapefruit juice to the skillet and bring to a boil.
• Stir in the walnuts, then add the scallops and grapefruit sections to the pan and simmer gently until the scallops are cooked to taste, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Arrange the scallops, grapefruit and sauce on individual plates, sprinkle with chives and serve.

SCALLOPS WITH RED GRAPEFRUIT

Steps:

• Remove peel and pith from each grapefruit. Holding over a bowl, carve out flesh between the membranes, letting segments drop into the bowl (you should have about 2 cups segments). Squeeze membranes over bowl. Strain juice into a measuring cup. Transfer 1/2 cup juice to a saucepan; discard remaining juice.
• Make the dressing: Add honey, lemon juice, and ginger to pan with juice. Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; let cool completely. Discard ginger. Gradually whisk in 1 tablespoon oil until emulsified.
• Lay scallops, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet; season tops with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops, seasoned side down; cook until edges are browned, about 4 minutes. Flip, and cook 30 seconds more. Set aside.
• Toss arugula sprouts with 1 tablespoon dressing in a small bowl; set aside.
• To serve, divide grapefruit segments among 4 serving plates. Top each with sprouts and seared scallops, dividing evenly. Drizzle each plate with 1 tablespoon dressing, and season with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and the pepper.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH SHAVED FENNEL, CUCUMBER, AND GRAPEFRUIT

Steps:

• Finely grate enough grapefruit rind to yield 1/2 teaspoon zest. Peel grapefruit with a paring knife, removing all pith. Working over a bowl, cut three-quarters of the grapefruit segments from the membranes, cut into bite-size pieces, and set aside. Squeeze juice of remaining grapefruit segments into bowl (you should have 1/3 cup juice).
• Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat. Pat scallops dry, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper. Saute scallops until deep golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip, and continue to cook until barely opaque all the way through, about 2 minutes more. Divide scallops between 2 plates, and loosely tent with foil. Reduce heat to low, and add grapefruit juice. Cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits, until reduced to 1 tablespoon, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour sauce over scallops.
• Combine cucumber, lemon juice, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, the grapefruit zest and pieces, chives, tarragon, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Shave fennel into bowl, season with pepper, and toss gently to combine. Pile salad atop scallops.

BREADED AND FRIED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Mix bread crumbs, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag.
• Whisk egg lightly in a bowl. Dip scallops in egg; place in the bread crumb mixture in the bag. Seal bag and shake until scallops are coated with bread crumbs.
• Bring butter, olive oil, and lemon juice to a simmer in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add breaded scallops; cook, shaking skillet occasionally, until browned, 6 to 7 minutes.