No Reservations

In No Reservations Catherine Zeta-Jones character made a show stopper scallop recipe. Although the movie was pretty cute I truly recommend to watched the original version call Mostly Martha. Here's the recipe:

Saffron Scallops

Ingredients:

* 6 tablespoons butter
* 1 shallot, finely chopped
* 1 mango, chopped (about 1 cup)
* 1/2 cup white wine
* 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
* Grated peel and juice of 1/2 lime
* Pinch crushed red pepper
* Salt
* 1-1/4 pounds sea scallops
* Snipped chives, for garnish

Directions:

1.In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook until translucent. Add the mango and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the wine and saffron and simmer to reduce, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
2.Using a food processor, puree the mango mixture. Return the puree to the skillet and stir in the lime peel, lime juice, crushed red pepper and 1/4 cup water. Season to taste with salt; set aside.
3.In a large, heavy skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add half the scallops and cook about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining butter and scallops. Transfer to a plate.
4.Bring the mango sauce to a boil and pour a spoonful on each plate. Place the scallops on the sauce and top with the chives.

image via: no reservations & recipe Lee Anne Wong