"Life without love is like a tree
without blossom and fruit."
~ Khalil Gibran
CYMBIDIUM ORCHID
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SEA SCALLOPS with RASPBERRY SAUCE
1 (10 oz.) package frozen raspberries
1 cup dry white wine
1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
2 Tbsp. minced shallots
1 stick plus 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 lb. large sea scallops 3-4/person)
sea salt & freshly ground pepper
1 pint fresh raspberries
sprigs of fresh thyme
- Combine raspberries, wine and thyme in small bowl. Let rest for 1 hour. Press raspberry mixture through strainer into small saucepan. Add shallots and heat to boiling. Cook until reduced to about 1/3 cup; strain again and return to saucepan.
- Over low heat, add 1/2 cup butter, 1 Tbsp. at a time, whisking until each addition is just incorporated. Cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle scallops with salt & pepper. Brush with 2 Tbsp. melted butter. Grill or broil scallops 5-6 minutes until just opaque.
- Spoon sauce onto appetizer plates. Top with scallops. Garnish with fresh thyme springs and fresh raspberries. (4 servings)
"In a pale stream
slowly rising bubbles pour
down our throat & whisper
softly the secret sounds
of that pink mystery."
~ Larry Mawby
~ Pop open a sassy 'provocative' blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay hand-picked grapes ~ M. Lawrence Sex Sparking Wine. A fun Michigan find.
Comments
I have a cymbidium chasing away my winter blues, too.
Stopped over to say.. your chili and cookie recipes were a huge hit at the super bowl party. This one looks pretty yummy, too!
Thanks Nancy ... these pink cymbidiums, a gift from a dear friend, ARE especially lovely.
Not a huge scallop fan, so I may have to pass on this one. Although the raspberries, wine and thyme sounds really interesting.
Frances
And with the camera ~stunning photos as always! :)
Big Hugs!!
Cat
I love these yummy (one rich bite at a time) scallops, hope you do too, Tim. Happy Valentine's Day!
Very rich, understand scallops aren't for everyone, Lindalou, but one of Mr. Ho-Hum's favorites (especially diver scallops). Love Michigan Mawby sparkling wines (champagne) ... give them a try ... you'll be impressed!
Frances, we all need a bit of romance ... kind of what we do in our gardens, introducing our plants to agreeable neighbors and ... can we talk about pollination! Will take you to Michigan wine country when you come :) The land is so fertile and rich, you will fall in love. <3
Hello (did I see a lovely new profile photo) Carol! From your fine eye, a big thank you. Although these are cut orchids, I have the best success with re-blooming cymbidiums. Good luck with your baby!
And there you are, dear Cat! So on my mind watching the Feb. amazing full moon. As always, I thought of yoU, hoping all is well. *BIG HUGS*
Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your kind comments. I hope you'll come and visit me again. I'll be back.
Scott at World’s Best Photography Blog
Be adventurous, Monica, and give them a try! Looks like you're getting your snow wish today ... enjoy!
Thank you, dear Kanak. Wondering ... do you celebrate anything like our romantic Valentine's Day?
Orchids are certainly beautiful, Scott, and fun to photograph. Thanks for stopping by and your kind comments. Hope to see you again :)
Kiki~
Scallops are one of my favorites. With raspberry sauce, aahhh!
Marnie
Good combo, Marnie. I love scallops and prepare them in many different ways, this recipe (my Valentine gift to you) a fun favorite :)
Thank Dee. It might be hard to stay warm today ... all schools are closed, the grandboys are here ... and ... we just might build a snowman!
Ooh, I like that quote, thanks Gail! Happy Valentine's Day <3