PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

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Categories     Shellfish     Side

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 oz. sea scallops
2 lemons
3 T olive oil
1 lb. asparagus spears, trimmed & cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium sweet onion
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2-3 fresh basil sprigs, including stems

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse the scallops & pat dry. Set aside. 2. With a sharp knie, score one lemon lengthwise in four sections and remoe the peel from each section. Scrape the white portion from the peel; discard. Cut the peel into very thin strips and set aside. Squeeze 2 ablesppons of juice from the lemon; reserve. 3. Heat 2 T of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus and onion and cook for 2 -3 minutes; season to taste with salt & pepper. Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm. 4. Combine the lemon peel, basil sprigs and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in skillet. Coof for 1 min or until heated through. Remove the lemon peel and bais sprigs with a slotte spoon leaving the oil in the skillet; discard. 5. Cook the scallops in the hot oil for 3-5 mins or until opaque, turning once. Stir in hte reserved lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 6. Place the scallops over the asparagus mixture. Cut the reminin lemon into wedges Garnish the scallops with the wedges.

Anthony Onyechi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the lemon vinaigrette is so versatile that I've used it on other dishes, like grilled shrimp and roasted vegetables. This is a great recipe for an


MR. gaming
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! The scallops were cooked beautifully and the lemon vinaigrette was a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. I served them with a side of roasted asparagus and quinoa and it was a delicious, elegant


Jaswant Prakash
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This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the lemon vinaigrette was so good that I used it to dress the salad I served with the scallops. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Virginia Delafuente
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The scallops cook in just a few minutes and the lemon vinaigrette is simple to make. I served them over a bed of quinoa and it was a delicious, healthy meal.


Semuddu Robert
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the lemon vinaigrette is so versatile that I've used it on other dishes, like grilled shrimp and roasted vegetables. This is a great recipe for an


Princess Nareji
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I'm a big fan of scallops and this recipe did not disappoint. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the lemon vinaigrette was so good that I could have eaten it by itself. I served them over a bed of angel hair pasta and it was a delicious, light me


Ramesh Joshi
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the lemon vinaigrette was the perfect complement. I served them over a bed of rice and it was a delicious, satisfying meal.


Sidho Sidho
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I was looking for a simple, yet elegant recipe for scallops and this one fit the bill perfectly. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the lemon vinaigrette was light and flavorful. I served them over a bed of mixed greens with a side of grilled asp


Md anowar Hossin
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the lemon vinaigrette is so versatile that I've used it on other dishes, like roasted vegetables and grilled fish. This is a great recipe for any


Anthony Munoz
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This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the lemon vinaigrette was so good that I used it to dress the salad I served with the scallops. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


TJ Hoover
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! The scallops were cooked beautifully and the lemon vinaigrette was a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. I served them with a side of roasted asparagus and quinoa and it was a delicious, elegant m


Ak Vakto
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the lemon vinaigrette was so good that I could have drank it. I'll definitely be making this dish again.


Ariyan Akbor
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops turned out great! The lemon vinaigrette was light and flavorful, and the scallops were cooked evenly throughout. I served them over a bed of arugula with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicio


My Boy
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These scallops were cooked to perfection! The lemon vinaigrette was a great complement to the sweet, tender scallops. I would definitely make this dish again.