SCALLOPS WITH ROASTED GARLIC ANS SAFFRON SAUCE

By pat1908

Serves: 4

FROM WORD DOCS

Ingredients

• Serves: 4
• 1 head garlic
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup minced shallots
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup whipping cream
• Pinch of saffron powder
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
• 3/4 pound bay scallops

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Cut top ½ inch off garlic head, exposing cloves. Place garlic in small baking dish. Drizzle with oil. Bake until garlic is very soft, about 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Squeeze garlic out of skin into small bow. Mash wit fork. Set aside.
2. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add wine and boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add cream and saffron. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced to sauce consistency, about 3 minutes. Stir in mashed garlic and lemon juice. Add sugar and Old Bay Seasoning. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
3. Add scallops to sauce and simmer just until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among 4 plates and serve.