Sea Scallop Brochettes with Orange-Saffron Aïoli

Name: Sea Scallop Brochettes with Orange-Saffron Aïoli
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 larges egg yolks; 16 fresh bay leaves; 59 milliliters chopped fresh chives; 1 small garlic clove; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 8 servings Olive oil; 6 Tbsps fresh orange juice, divided; 2 oranges, peeled, sectioned; 0 teaspoons saffron threads; 24 mediums sea scallops

This recipe makes 8 servings with 161 calories, 1g of protein, and 15g of fat each. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up egg yolks, saffron threads, sea scallops, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Whisk yolks, 4 tablespoons orange juice, and saffron in medium metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of barely simmering water (do not let bowl touch water).

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Orange Juice

Saffron

Water

Egg Yolk

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Whisk

Bowl

Whisk until thickened and thermometer registers 160°F, about 4 minutes.

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Kitchen Thermometer

Whisk

Transfer to processor.

Add orange peel and garlic. With machine running, gradually add oil in thin stream until incorporated, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl.

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Orange Zest

Garlic

Cooking Oil

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Bowl

Transfer to medium bowl.

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Whisk in lemon juice and 2 tablespoons orange juice. Thin with water by teaspoonfuls, if desired. Season with salt and pepper. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.

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Salt And Pepper

Orange Juice

Lemon Juice

Water

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Whisk

Thread 3 scallops on 1 skewer alternately with 2 bay leaves.

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Bay Leaves

Scallops

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Skewers

Place on rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining scallops, skewers, and bay leaves. Do ahead Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

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Bay Leaves

Scallops

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Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper.

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Scallops

Heat griddle or 2 heavy large skillets ssor grill pans over high heat; brush with oil. Cook scallops until brown and just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side.

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Scallops

Cooking Oil

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Place 1 brochette on each of 8 plates.

Drizzle scallops with aioli.

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Scallops

Aioli

Garnish with orange sections and chives.

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Orange Slices

Chives

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Servings:

2larges

egg yolks 16

fresh bay leaves 59milliliters

chopped fresh chives 1small

garlic clove 1teaspoon

fresh lemon juice 8servings

Olive oil 6Tbsps

fresh orange juice, divided 2

oranges, peeled, sectioned 0teaspoons

saffron threads 24mediums

sea scallops

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir

Scallops works really well with Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Pinot Noir. Chardonnay and chenin blanc are great matches for grilled or seared scallops. If your scallops are being matched with bacon or other cured meats, try a lightly chilled pinot noir. You could try A to Z Chardonnay. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 15 dollars per bottle.