28/01/2024
Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Caper Sauce
=>Ingredients:
1 pound sea scallops, patted dry
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
Freshly ground sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
For the Lemon Caper Sauce:
1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/3 cup (74 grams) white wine
1 teaspoon sugar
1 and 1/2 Tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
2 Tablespoons (28 grams) lemon juice
1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
=>Directions:
For the Lemon Caper Sauce: Melt butter in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter becomes a deep golden brown color. Add in the garlic, salt, pepper, pepper flakes, and lemon zest and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Pour in the white wine and sugar, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 5 minutes. Toss in the capers and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
For the Seared Scallops: Remove the tiny side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water, and pat dry thoroughly. Set aside on a paper towel.
Add the butter and oil to a large sauté pan over high heat. Generously salt and pepper the scallops.
Once the pan begins to lightly smoke, gently add the scallops, ensuring they are not touching. Sear for 1 and 1/2 minutes, then gently flip and cook for another 1 and 1/2 minutes, or until both sides are golden brown.
Top with the prepared sauce and serve immediately.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 200 kcal | Servings: 4 servings