{"id":3791,"date":"2025-11-24T15:44:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T14:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rouvinez.com\/blog\/non-classe\/saffron-scallops\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T14:32:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T12:32:03","slug":"saffron-scallops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rouvinez.com\/en\/blog\/recipes\/saffron-scallops\/","title":{"rendered":"Saffron scallops"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As temperatures drop and the holidays approach, seafood naturally finds its place at the table. Among them, scallops captivate with their finesse, melting texture, and incomparable delicacy. Paired with a creamy saffron sauce and served on a bed of fresh tagliatelle, they create an elegant dish that will impress your guests while remaining relatively simple to prepare.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To elevate this recipe, we recommend pairing it with a glass of <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.famillerouvinez.com\/collections\/les-grandes-cuvees\/products\/coeur-de-domaines-brut-aoc-valais\">C\u0153ur de Domaines Brut<\/a>, whose freshness and finesse perfectly highlight the iodized flavors of the scallops and the spicy notes of saffron.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For cooking the scallops<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simply season the scallops with a pinch of salt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Melt a knob of butter in a very hot pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sear the scallops over high heat for approximately 3 minutes on one side, then 1 minute on the other.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This cooking method allows for a slight caramelization on the surface while preserving the tender, melting heart of the scallop. Be careful not to overcook, as this characteristic texture could be lost. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During cooking, add a few drops of lemon juice to bring a touch of freshness and a slight acidity that will enhance the entire dish.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the saffron sauce<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saut\u00e9 a finely chopped shallot in a generously buttered pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the saffron pistils and let them infuse over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deglaze with a little white wine and reduce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then add fish stock (approximately three times the volume of white wine) and continue to reduce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorporate the cream (approximately five times the volume of white wine) and simmer until the desired consistency is achieved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To add more color and richness, you can add a few diced grilled zucchini and some chopped fresh parsley at the end of cooking.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plating<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cook the tagliatelle al dente, then arrange them in shallow bowls. Generously spoon the saffron sauce over them before placing the still-warm scallops. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A festive, elegant, and flavorful recipe that will naturally find its place on a holiday table.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy with a glass of <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.famillerouvinez.com\/collections\/les-grandes-cuvees\/products\/coeur-de-domaines-brut-aoc-valais\">C\u0153ur de Domaines Brut<\/a>, both as an aperitif and with your meal.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enhance your festive tables with Philippe&#8217;s Christmas recipe: plump scallops, perfectly seared, coated in a smooth Diolly saffron sauce.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3792,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[54],"tags":[],"dipi_cpt_category":[],"class_list":["post-3791","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rouvinez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3791","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rouvinez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rouvinez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rouvinez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rouvinez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3791"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/rouvinez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3791\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4807,"href":"https:\/\/rouvinez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3791\/revisions\/4807"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rouvinez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3792"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rouvinez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3791"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rouvinez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3791"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rouvinez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3791"},{"taxonomy":"dipi_cpt_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rouvinez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dipi_cpt_category?post=3791"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}