I am a seafood lover. Give me fish in any form.. grill, baked, steamed or fried.. I will always enjoy it. As a kid, I didn't eat any shell fish, thought it was very unappetizing! My mom always prefer fresh water fish but this time when I visit them, I will make them try some scallops for sure, if not any other shell fish.
Last weekend, we saw these gorgeous scallops in our local market, they were shinning white. There was no way I could have ignored it and immediately bought a pound. I had no clue what I was making with it but few ideas were constantly running through my mind.
I bored Arvind a lot with my ideas and to shut me up, he finally added some of his own and we came up with this simple dish, which was sweet, spicy and delicious. The sauce was totally his idea 🙂
Summer is in full swing and Food Network is kicking it off with Summer Fest! Every other week, an interesting seasonal produce is featured and we cook something new to share with everyone. This is the first time I am joining the group with this week's theme.. Corn.
At first, I wanted to make Corn Masala, something I enjoyed a lot in Bangalore. It's healthy, super-easy to make and almost like a salad except that it has only spice and no other vegetables. I changed my mind after Arvind discussed the idea of sauce with me and I could almost taste it. I knew it will go very well with the pan fried scallops.
These days, corns taste like candies. As I was roasting the corn and the pepper, the entire house was smelling of sweet corn. I had no intention to add any spice to the sauce but it was a little too sweet for a savory dish and so, had to add some chilly and cumin powder to balance out the sweetness.
Frying scallops hardly takes any time but the technique is very critical. An overcooked scallop tastes horrible, gets chewy and becomes inedible.
Scallops with Corn and Pepper Sauce
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 1 corn (husk removed)
- 1 red pepper
- 1 tbs butter
- 1 tbs flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbs chilly powder
- juice of half lemon
- oil
- salt
- pepper
For the Final Plating
- 6 piece scallops
- 10 to 12 baby bok choy
- 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tbs butter
- oil
- salt
- pepper
- chilly powder
Instructions
- Brush the corn and pepper with some oil, salt and pepper.
- Roast it at 400 F for about 40 minutes, turning it half-way though.
- Remove the kernels and grind it to a smooth puree.
- In a pan, add 1tbs butter, flour and cook for about 3 minutes.
- Add puree and milk to the pan and mix them properly.
- Season with salt and pepper. Add cumin powder and chilly powder and cook for another 4 minutes.
- Finally, add the lemon juice, give it a mix and keep it aside. Your sauce is done.
- In another pan, add some oil and saute the bok choy and onions separately. Don't cook for more than 4 minutes - keep the crunchy bite and don't make it soggy.
- Once done, keep it aside.
- Using a paper towel, pat dry the scallops. Dust it with some salt and pepper.
- Heat another pan with 1 tbs butter and once it hot enough, put the scallops.
- After about 2 minutes, turn it to the other side and cook for another 1 minute.
- In a serving platter, add some sauce in the base.
- On top of the sauce, arrange some bok choy followed by some onions.
- Arrange the scallops on top of it and add some more sauce on top.
- Garnish with some more onions and serve it hot.
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Ellie | Gourmand Recipes
I adore scallop dishes and especially love your corn and pepper sauce.
Rosa
What a beautiful combination! Scallops are so scrummy. Wonderful.
cheers,
Rosa
Ameena
I can eat fish in any form as well...and I have a weakness for scallops! These look divine.
PS - love the action shot of the corn. So cool!
Angie@Angiesrecipes
The sauce sounds really amazing! Love the combination of corn and scallops.
Simply Life
WOW! GORGEOUS photos! this looks straight from a magazine and restaurant!!!
sukanya
that sauce is really looking awesome and with corn definitely a great combo...scallops are looking super tempting
Treat and Trick
Gorgeous clicks and you make me want to grab that platter now!
Suzi
Oh my gosh, this looks so scrumptious and your photos are so true to life they look good enough to eat. Just love it. Thanks!
bakerbynature
What a gorgeous meal- I cannot get enough seafood in my life!
aipi
Looks absolutely amazing ~ a dish straight from an upscale restuarant! A real winner!
USMasala
Kitchen Belleicious
They look AMAZING! Simply STUNNING!
Suman Singh
I'm speechless and can't find the words to tell you how gorgeous this looks..You're so awesome! Thanks for sharing the recipe..have a nice weekend!
Tes
Wow this looks so delicious 🙂 Too bad I can't find scallop anywhere around here 🙁
Jana @ delectably mine
Wow, scallops and fresh corn, it doesn't get much better than that. I also am a huge seafood fan and you are making my mouth water!
the good soup
mmm, sounds like you cooked those little guys to perfection. Well done Kankana. I love scallops so much. In fact, I think they are my favourite seafood. I've been a little reticent to buy them lately, though, as I'm not sure how sustainable a fishing industry they are. I haven't researched them well, yet. I'm hoping, SO HOPING, that they are a sustainable seafood so I have an excuse to eat then ALL THE TIME! In the restaurant I used to work in in Vietnam, we used to clean the scallops ourselves, and their little curly skirts (which are always removed from the clean scallops you see at fish markets) we'd cook up in a dish for the kitchen staff- stir fried with garlic, really simple. SO delicious. If you ever seem scallops in the shells, try this out, I think you'll love it. x
daksha
Mouthwatering snaps.
Eftychia
Sea food is perfect, especially during summer. Your recipe looks so good! Thanks for sharing.
Junia @ Mis Pensamientos
beautiful photography!! wowzers. especially the one cutting corn and the picture of the row of scallops right after the corn pic! just found u on facebook!
Radhika @ foodfor7stages
That is one ingenious sauce recipe. I never had intention of buying scallops. But after seeing your post I am reconsidering my decision.
Lolly @ Lolly's Sweet Treats
Wow- those scallops (and pictures) look absolutely divine. I, too, am a seafood lover and my mouth is watering! 🙂