Sea Scallops With Saffron Aioli
Serves: 3
Brad Rosenbaum
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
51
Spice
51
Sweetness
47
Sourness
41
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Prep time (avg)
4.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Put the orange juice and saffron in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat
2
Cook for about 1 minute, until orange juice is infused with the saffron; stir in the zest and remove from the heat to cool slightly
3
Whisk the orange mixture and the mayonnaise in a small bowl until combined
4
Season with salt and set aside while you cook the scallops
5
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
6
Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season well with salt and pepper
7
When the oil is rippling, add the scallops and sear, turning once, until golden brown but still opaque in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side
8
Remove the scallops from the skillet to serving dishes, (3 to 4 per person), and drizzle with the aioli
9
Serve immediately