Sea Of Cortez Scallop Bisque Recipe

Name: Sea Of Cortez Scallop Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 cup minced white onion; 12 ounces bay scallops, Sea of Cortez or Nantucket; 1/2 cup dry vermouth; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup creme fraiche; Salt and cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon cracked pink peppercorns, for garnish; 4 peeled lemon segments

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup minced white onion
12 ounces bay scallops, Sea of Cortez or Nantucket
1/2 cup dry vermouth
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup creme fraiche
Salt and cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cracked pink peppercorns, for garnish
4 peeled lemon segments

1
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium-low heat.
2
Add garlic and onion and cook until soft but not brown.
3
Set aside one-third of scallops.
4
Add rest to pan and saute until opaque but not brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Stir in vermouth, bring to simmer, and add cream and creme fraiche.
6
Bring to a boil, and season with salt and cayenne.
7
Puree in a blender.
8
Strain through fine sieve and return to a clean saucepan.
9
Keep warm.
10
Heat remaining oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat.
11
Add reserved scallops and saute, turning frequently, 5 to 6 minutes, until starting to brown.
12
Remove from heat.
13
To serve, place sauteed scallops in center of 4 shallow soup plates.
14
Reheat bisque and pour around scallops.
15
Scatter pink peppercorns around, and top scallops with a lemon segment.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/2 cup minced white onion, 12 ounces bay scallops, Sea of Cortez or Nantucket, and more.

Yes, Sea Of Cortez Scallop Bisque falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sea Of Cortez Scallop Bisque

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