Seared Sea Scallops in Mandarin Sauce without stalks

saffron thread (a generous pinch) 4 tablespoons butter 20 large scallops , with any juices reserved 4 tablespoons dry champagne (and then you can drink the[...]

1 lb fresh sea scallop , dry (many are wet-packed and thus difficult to sear) 4 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup whole milk sea salt or[...]

1 lb large scallop 3 tablespoons butter , divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoons flour 3 cups milk 5 ounces blue cheese 1 teaspoon salt 1 pinch nutmeg[...]