Sea Scallop Brochettes With Orange-Saffron Aïoli

• 2 large egg yolks
• 6 tablespoons fresh orange juice, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads
• 1 tablespoon finely grated orange peel
• 1 small garlic clove
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• Water (optional)
• 24 medium sea scallops
• 8 8-inch metal or bamboo skewers
• 16 fresh bay leaves
• Olive oil
• 2 oranges, peeled, sectioned
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

1. 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). Whisk until thickened and thermometer registers 160u0b0F, about 4 minutes. 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. Transfer to medium bowl. Whisk in lemon juice and 2 tablespoons orange juice. Thin with water by teaspoonfuls, if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Thread 3 scallops on 1 skewer alternately with 2 bay leaves. Place on rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining scallops, skewers, and bay leaves.
3. 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. Place 1 brochette on each of 8 plates. Drizzle scallops with aioli. Garnish with orange sections and chives.

egg yolks, orange juice, saffron threads, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, water, scallops, bamboo skewers, bay leaves, olive oil, oranges, fresh chives

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sea-scallop-brochettes-with-orange-saffron-aioli-236769 (may not work)