Scallops on Spinach with Brandy Sauce Recipe
Ingredients:
- 16 large sea scallops, patted dry
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1/3 cup Calvados*
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup fresh unfiltered apple juice
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 (9-ounce) bag spinach leaves
How to cook Scallops on Spinach with Brandy Sauce:
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot; stir 30 seconds. Add Calvados (brandy may ignite); boil 30 seconds. Add cream; boil 2 minutes. Transfer sauce base to bowl.
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in another larger nonstick skillet over high heat. Add 8 scallops. Cook until brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to rimmed baking sheet; place in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining scallops. Add apple juice and thyme to hot skillet. Boil 1 minute, scraping up brown bits. Add sauce base; bring to boil. Remove from heat.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add spinach; toss until barely wilted and still bright green, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt, and pepper. Using tongs, mound spinach in center of plates, dividing equally.
- Arrange 2 scallops on spinach on each plate. Pour any collected juices from baking sheet into sauce in skillet. Boil until thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; spoon over scallops.
Notes:
The Scallops on Spinach with Brandy Cream Sauce recipe easy to prepare and so good! Usually this dish is served on Christmas Day.
Comment:
*Calvados is an apple brandy from the French region of Basse-Normandie or Lower Normandy.
This recipe for Scallops on Spinach with Brandy Sauce serves/makes: 8
The Scallops on Spinach with Brandy Cream Sauce recipe is adopted from Bon Appetit Magazine – December 2005.
Main Ingredient: Scallops
Preparation Method: Pan Fried/Sauteed
Cuisine: American