SAUTéED SCALLOPS

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Categories     Sauce     Lunch     Scallop

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 pound very fresh sea scallops*
All-purpose flour for dredging
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons light olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 fat shallot, minced
A splash of white wine
A sprinkling of chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Dredge the scallops in flour. Heat the butter and oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat, and when it is sizzling, shake the excess flour from the scallops and scatter them in the hot pan. Keep the heat high, and turn and move the scallops around frequently, giving the pan a shake now and then. Total cooking time should not be more than 3 minutes-or 4 for really large pieces. Season the scallops lightly with salt and several grindings of the pepper mill, and remove them to a warm plate. Lower the heat to moderate, and toss the shallot into the pan. Stir it around for about 30 seconds, splash in the wine, and let it reduce slightly. Pour this sauce over the scallops, scraping up every bit of pan juice with a spatula. Sprinkle the parsley on top.
  • Variation
  • Sometimes I wrap a band of prosciutto around the circumference of each scallop and secure it with a toothpick. These can be broiled, or sautéed as above. The sharp saltiness of the prosciutto, along with the briny taste of the scallops, creates a striking combination of flavors.

Jeremy Winlock
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Murtaza Arman
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This is one of my favorite scallop recipes. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


crimzy
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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 sauce is delicious. I love serving this dish with a side of rice or pasta.


Zain Choudhree
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The scallops are cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


1111 Bbbb
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ife Diamond
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These scallops were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


SANA Ali
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Munir Ch
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This is one of my favorite scallop recipes. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nala Jones
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I'm so glad I did! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Bulelani Hlakula
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Nikki Pugh
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These scallops were so easy to make and turned out perfectly! I served them over a bed of rice and they were a hit with my family.