Seared Scallops with Lemon Herb Butter sauce
Chef Andrew
Golden Sea Scallops caramelized to perfection with a bright, lemony butter sauce to accent. Sweet, sweet sea candy!
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
- 1 lb. Naked Sea Scallops thaw and pat dry any excess moisture
- 2 tbsp. Light Olive Oil or Canola Oil
- to taste Kosher Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Sauce Components
- 1 tbsp. Fresh Garlic chopped
- ¼ cup Dry White Wine use what you drink!
- 2 tbsp. Cold butter slices
- ½ each Lemon zest + juice
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped
Searing Scallops
Thaw Naked Scallops overnight in refrigerator.
Gently peel adductor muscle from the side of thawed scallops.
Pat scallops dry on each side.
Season scallops with Salt and Pepper.
Heat oil in Sauté pan on medium high heat.
Add scallops. Scallops should sizzle when placed in pan! Do not overcrowd the pan. Once placed in pan, do not move scallops until ready to flip.
Allow to sear for about 3 minutes, until golden brown caramelization develops.
Flip scallops, allow to cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Remove Scallops and reserve warm.
Making the Sauce
Add garlic to the pan and cook until softened and fragrant. Do not brown.
Add white wine and lemon zest + juice to the pan.
Reduce over high heat until almost dry (about 1-2 minutes).
Add butter and "swirl" pan to melt and create sauce. Turn heat down slightly, do not boil!
Add parsley and stir.
Add scallops back in, coat with sauce, and serve immediately!
Keyword Pan Seared, Scallops