Scallops

Seared Scallops in Blood Orange Sauce

July 16, 2021

I was given six small, extremely juicy blood oranges by my friendly farmers, Eunice and Larry (Larry’s Veggies), right at the end of blood orange season. She said, “I know you will do something wonderful with them.” Weeks earlier, friends Susan and Towny had sent me a recipe for scallops with a blood orange gastrique …

David Scott Allen · Provencal Recipes · Starter Course · Taste

Coquilles Saint-Jacques a French Seafood Classic

February 3, 2021

The following recipe for Coquilles Saint-Jacques is a French seafood classic found on restaurant menus throughout France. For maximum culinary impact, serve this dish as I did, the old fashioned way, in the scallop shells.…

David Scott Allen · Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Saffron Spaghetti with Buttery Scallops Comfort Food

April 1, 2019

This pasta dish - saffron spaghetti with buttery scallops - was created out of what I found in Susan and Towny's fridge when we visited recently. Now in fairness, she had some lovely East Coast scallops on hand, but it was all about the butter.…

David Scott Allen · Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Seared Scallops Coquilles Saint-Jacques and Caramelized Endives

October 10, 2018

This seafood dish so bright and flavourful that I call it sunshine on a plate (see post for step-by-step photos). Seared scallops are coquilles Saint-Jacques in French. They are not hard to cook, but there are a few culinary keys to achieving a crispy result. Try to find fresh scallops as frozen does not work …

Ashley Tinker · Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Seared Sea Scallops and Cauliflower Purée a Recipe

May 7, 2018

Completing a DIY home renovation in Provence is not necessarily for every couple. Ashley and Robin made their house transformation look easy. Now, with some time on their hands, they can enjoy their kitchen and entertain friends. This recipe for seared sea scallops on a cauliflower purée could be served in a gourmet restaurant. Ashley …

Gary and Jane Langton · Provencal Recipes · Soup · Taste

Fall Soup Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup with Roast Scallops

October 6, 2017

This is a lovely velvety soup garnished with sautéed scallops and crispy bacon lardons. Perfect as a starter for a winter dinner party, or a warming lunch with plenty of crusty French bread. If you can’t get scallops or don’t like them, replace with gently sautéed sliced mushrooms. …

David Scott Allen · Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Recipe for Seared Scallops (St. Jacques) with Creamy Curried Leeks

March 31, 2017

Tender scallops seared and served with a creamy curried leak sauce.…

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Scallops

Seared Scallops in Blood Orange Sauce

Coquilles Saint-Jacques a French Seafood Classic

Saffron Spaghetti with Buttery Scallops Comfort Food

Seared Scallops Coquilles Saint-Jacques and Caramelized Endives

Seared Sea Scallops and Cauliflower Purée a Recipe

Fall Soup Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup with Roast Scallops

Recipe for Seared Scallops (St. Jacques) with Creamy Curried Leeks

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