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Scallops with Saffron

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Open the scallops using a sharp knife, remove the fruit and divide the two shell valves.
  • Remove the gray edge from the mollusks, then separate the white flesh and the coral and wash them under running water.
  • Cut the white flesh in half and let it dry together with the coral on a clean cloth.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the shallot over low heat until it begins to color.
  • Add the mollusks, sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper, pour in the wine and fish stock and cook for a minute, then remove from the heat and keep warm.
  • Reduce the cooking liquid over medium heat for 10 minutes, then stir in the cream and saffron and cook the sauce until it reaches the desired thickness.
  • Then add the diced tomato and chopped parsley, let it heat for a few moments, finally season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the mollusks with the prepared sauce.

Notes

For an extra touch, you can add some slices of fresh black truffle on the sauce before serving.
Author: Tips4Food
Calories: 320kcal