SEARED SCALLOPS WITH HOT SAUCE BEURRE BLANC

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Categories     Shellfish     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the salsa:
1 large shallot, finely chopped
¼ cup finely chopped fennel fronds
1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
For the scallops:
1 pound large dry-processed sea scallops (about 12)
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
2 tablespoons white wine
Juice of 1 large lemon
¼ cup Crystal hot sauce (Frank's or Texas Pete's can be substituted; do not use Tabasco)
2 sticks (1/2 pound) chilled butter, cut into cubes

Steps:

  • Make the salsa: 1. Mix shallot, fennel fronds, cherry tomatoes, olive oil and vinegar in a small bowl and set aside. Make the scallops: 1. Pat scallops dry on both sides with a paper towel; they must be extremely dry. Sprinkle one side with kosher salt and a small grind of black pepper. 2. Heat oil in a good-quality, nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. When oil is very hot and begins to shimmer and release a slight amount of smoke, place scallops in the pan in a single layer and reduce heat to medium. (Depending on the size of the pan, scallops may have to be cooked in two batches.) Let cook undisturbed for approximately 2 minutes or until bottoms begin to brown and caramelize. Flip scallops, cook for another minute and then remove to a warm plate. 3. Turn heat back to medium-high and add wine, lemon juice and hot sauce, stirring to remove browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Reduce for a minute or 2, then turn heat to low. Whisk in butter, a tablespoon at a time, until sauce becomes emulsified and glossy. Stir in any juices from the scallops, then remove from heat. 4. To serve, spoon sauce onto four individual plates or a platter, place scallops on sauce and top each with a spoonful of salsa.

Mr. Vinster Guy
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These scallops were so good! I will definitely be making them again.


UNKN Jay
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I love scallops and this recipe did not disappoint! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


MD Onu
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This was my first time making scallops and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Maria “Meneri515” Orellana
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious.


Kiran Zulfiqar
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These scallops were the best I've ever had! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were incredible.


Zain Jee
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but these scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


ribbetflower
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This recipe was easy to follow and the scallops turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Travis Reardon-Dare
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The scallops were delicious, but the sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste.


Luweh Sanjuan
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I would have liked the scallops to be cooked a little more, but overall this was a good recipe.


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I'm not a big fan of scallops, but this recipe was pretty good.


johana muriuki
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The scallops were a bit bland, but the sauce helped to flavor them up.


Lathyris
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, but the scallops turned out well.


Tuya Tuya
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The scallops were a little overcooked for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Donna Foley
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These scallops were so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Fun Boy
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I love scallops and this recipe did not disappoint! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


Angela Mitchell
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This was my first time making scallops and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Cristy jade cj (cj)
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The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


dillon Smith
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the scallops and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Gaming With Samin
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These scallops were cooked to perfection! The beurre blanc sauce was so flavorful and rich, and the hot sauce added a nice kick. I served them over rice and it was a delicious meal.