Sea Scallops with Saffron Aioli

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Total Time:
20 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, plus 1 teaspoon zest
  • 1/8 teaspoon (pinch) saffron threads
  • 1/2 cup best-quality mayonnaise
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 to 16 large sea scallops
  • Freshly cracked black pepper

Directions

Put the orange juice and saffron in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. 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. Whisk the orange mixture and the mayonnaise in a small bowl until combined. Season with salt and set aside while you cook the scallops.

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season well with salt and pepper. 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. Remove the scallops from the skillet to serving dishes, (3 to 4 per person), and drizzle with the aioli. Serve immediately.

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  • on February 19, 2013

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    I was very skeptical to try this recipe because saffron, as we all know, is so expensive. However, this recipe is awesome! The aioli was perfect. We topped our scallops with lemon cloud foam. It was one of the best dishes my boyfriend and I have made ourselves. Very good, definitely try it!

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  • on September 25, 2011

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    I thought this was just OK. Very easy to make but I didn't really like the flavor of the aioli. I probably won't be making this again.

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  • on September 23, 2011

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    It was my first time having scallops and I really liked them.

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