Scallops with saffron

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Sea scallops, shucked, rinsed and patted dry
5 tablespoons Butter
1 Shallot, chopped
¼ teaspoon Powered saffron
1 teaspoon Cognac
1 teaspoon Dry vermouth
2 Large tomatoes, peel, seed and chop coarsely
¼ pounds Mushrooms, sliced thin
2 cups Heavy cream
Salt/pepper
Rice pilaf

Directions

To make rice pilaf; saute ½ cup white rice in a little oil or butter in a saucepan, add 1 cup boiling water. Cover and cook gently until all the liquid is absorbed - about 20 minutes.

Heat the butter in a non-reactive saute pan and add the shallot. As soon as the shallot turns transparent add the scallops and saffron and season with salt/pepper. Cover and stew 2 minutes. Add the cognac and vermouth, then the tomatoes. Cover and stew 8 minutes.

Remove the scallops and arrange them in a warmed serving dish. Cook the sauce, uncovered over medium-high heat until it thickens slightly. Coat the scallops with sauce, serve with rice pilaf.

Submitted By ART BARRON On 12-30-94

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