Hazelnut Crusted Scallops Recipes

SCALLOPS WITH HAZELNUT BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, stirring frequently, cook butter over medium heat until golden brown and most of the foam has subsided, about 4 minutes. Immediately transfer butter to a small bowl. Stir in hazelnuts and vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Cover hazelnut butter to keep warm, and set aside. Wipe out pan with a paper towel.
• Season scallops generously with salt and pepper. Place same skillet over medium-high heat. When skillet is hot, cook scallops, in two batches (to avoid steaming), until browned and opaque in center, turning over once with a thin-bladed metal spatula, about 2 minutes total.
• Divide arugula among four serving plates; top with scallops. Spoon hazelnut butter over scallops.

HAZELNUT-CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE NIBBLERS

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, dredge each goat cheese slice in flour, dip into the egg and then coat with hazelnuts.
• Fry cheese slices in hot oil for 1 minute per side or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels and serve warm. You can dip the goat cheese nibblers in mayonnaise if you want.

HAZELNUT-CRUSTED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a cast-iron or ovenproof skillet.
• Stir in wine and whipping cream, thyme, salt, pepper & grated nutmeg.
• Add scallops, turning to coat.
• Remove from heat.
• Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small bowl in the microwave, and stir in panko and nuts.
• Sprinkle mixture over scallops.
• Bake at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
• Serve with hot cooked pasta, mixed-greens with a honey-poppy seed vinaigrette, (Whisk 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar, 1 tsp gratedd onion, 1/4 olive oil, 2 tsp poppy seeds, and salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Serve over fresh salad greens) & pour a Jordon Chardonnay Russian River Valley.
• Enjoy!