Scallops With Endive in Saffron Sauce
- 1 14 lbs sea scallops or 1 14 lbs bay scallops
- 2 large Belgian endive, about 1/2 lb
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
- 12 lemon, juice of
- 12 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 teaspoon saffron or 12 teaspoon turmeric
- 18 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
- If scallops are very large, cut them into quarters.
- Trim the ends of the endive, cut crosswise into 1 inch pieces.
- You should have about 4 loosely packed cups.
- Heat butter in skillet, add shallots, cook briefly.
- Add endive and lemon juice, cook, stirring, until wilted.
- Add wine, bring to boil, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
- Add 3/4 c cream and spices, cook over high heat 5 minutes.
- Add scallops and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
- Add remainder, cook 3 mins or until scallops lose their raw look.
- Do not overcook.
bay scallops, endive, butter, shallots, lemon, white wine, heavy cream, saffron, red pepper, salt, fresh ground pepper
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/scallops-with-endive-in-saffron-sauce-338739 (may not work)