Name: Perfect Seared Scallops with Lemon Herb Butter Sauce
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sea scallops; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper; 2 tbsp canola oil; 1/4 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc); 1/2 lemon; 1/2 small pkg chives; 2 tbsp butter, unsalted

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Perfect Seared Scallops with Lemon Herb Butter Sauce

20 min

Ingredients

2 servings

sea scallops1 lb
kosher salt1/2 tsp
cracked black pepper1/4 tsp
canola oil2 tbsp
dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)1/4 cup
lemon1/2
chives1/2 small pkg
butter, unsalted2 tbsp

Cookware

Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Colander
Aluminum Foil
Stirring Spoon
Mixing Bowls
Grater
Tongs
Stainless Steel Sauté Pan
Citrus Juicer
Cutting Board
Chef's Knife

Instructions

STEP 1
Pat Scallops dry of any excess moisture on each side.
- 1 lb sea scallops
STEP 2
Season scallops with Salt + Pepper.
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
STEP 3
Heat oil in Sauté pan on medium high heat until hot, but not smoking.
- 2 tbsp canola oil
STEP 4
Add scallops. Scallops should sizzle when placed in pan. Do not overcrowd pan. Once in the pan, do not move scallops.
STEP 5
Allow to sear for 3-4 minutes. Scallops should have a layer of caramelization.
STEP 6
Flip scallops and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
STEP 7
Remove scallops and reserve warm.
STEP 8
Turn heat down to low. Add about ¼ cup dry white wine to hot pan and simmer until reduced by half.
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (such as sauvignon blanc)
STEP 9
Add butter and “swirl” pan to melt and create a sauce. Do not boil!
- 2 tbsp butter, unsalted
STEP 10
Add chives and fresh squeezed lemon juice.
STEP 11
Generously coat scallops with sauce, top with lemon zest, and serve.

Perfect Seared Scallops with Lemon Herb Butter Sauce

20 min

Ingredients

2 servings

sea scallops1 lb
kosher salt1/2 tsp
cracked black pepper1/4 tsp
canola oil2 tbsp
dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)1/4 cup
lemon1/2
chives1/2 small pkg
butter, unsalted2 tbsp

Cookware

Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Colander
Aluminum Foil
Stirring Spoon
Mixing Bowls
Grater
Tongs
Stainless Steel Sauté Pan
Citrus Juicer
Cutting Board
Chef's Knife

Instructions

STEP 1
Pat Scallops dry of any excess moisture on each side.
- 1 lb sea scallops
STEP 2
Season scallops with Salt + Pepper.
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
STEP 3
Heat oil in Sauté pan on medium high heat until hot, but not smoking.
- 2 tbsp canola oil
STEP 4
Add scallops. Scallops should sizzle when placed in pan. Do not overcrowd pan. Once in the pan, do not move scallops.
STEP 5
Allow to sear for 3-4 minutes. Scallops should have a layer of caramelization.
STEP 6
Flip scallops and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
STEP 7
Remove scallops and reserve warm.
STEP 8
Turn heat down to low. Add about ¼ cup dry white wine to hot pan and simmer until reduced by half.
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (such as sauvignon blanc)
STEP 9
Add butter and “swirl” pan to melt and create a sauce. Do not boil!
- 2 tbsp butter, unsalted
STEP 10
Add chives and fresh squeezed lemon juice.
STEP 11
Generously coat scallops with sauce, top with lemon zest, and serve.

Perfect Seared Scallops with Lemon Herb Butter Sauce

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Perfect Seared Scallops with Lemon Herb Butter Sauce

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Instructions

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