Seared Scallops
Coquilles Saint-Jacques, or scallops, are a classic French dish celebrating the elegance of seafood. Often lightly seared to preserve their natural sweetness and tender texture, they are typically served with a buttery sauce or presented as an appetizer in their shells. This recipe focuses on perfectly seared scallops.
⏱ 20 min
👨🍳 easy
🍽 2 servings
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Ingredients
- 8-10 große Large scallops (pat dry)
- 2 EL Olive oil
- 1 EL Unsalted butter
- 1 Shallot, finely minced
- 50ml Dry white wine
- 2 EL Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 EL Lemon juice
- Prise Salt
- Prise Black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the scallops thoroughly dry. This is crucial for a good sear. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking.
- Place the scallops in the hot pan, ensuring not to overcrowd. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Sear each side for 1.5 to 2 minutes, until a beautiful golden-brown crust forms and they are just opaque in the center.
- Remove scallops from the pan and set aside.
- Reduce heat and add butter and minced shallot to the pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the shallot is softened.
- Add the white wine and deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Let the wine reduce slightly.
- Stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley. Drizzle the sauce over the scallops and serve immediately.
Nutrition
280 kcal ·
30g Protein ·
5g Carbs ·
15g Fat