Seared Scallops with Lemony Salsa Verde
Perfectly seared scallops topped with a bright, flavorful herb sauce.
Recipe adapted from Bon Appétit
Recipe adapted from Bon Appétit
Recipe - WOODBURY (+Wines & Spirits)
Seared Scallops with Lemony Salsa Verde
Prep Time5 Minutes
Servings2
Cook Time20 Minutes
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
16 ounces dry large sea scallops
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
FOR THE SALSA VERDE: 1/2 lemon (with peel), seeded and chopped
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Fresh lemon juice (optional)
Directions
- TO MAKE THE SCALLOPS: Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and olive oil. Once hot, add the scallops in a single layer. Season them with salt and pepper and let them sear until brown and crisp, 2 to 4 minutes. Turn the scallops and sear the second side until brown and crisp, another 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and place scallops on a warmed plate.
- TO MAKE THE SALSA VERDE: Combine lemon, shallot and garlic in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Let sit 5 minutes. Stir in oil, parsley, cilantro and chives. Season with additional salt, pepper and lemon juice, if desired.
- Spoon salsa over scallops and serve.
5 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
2
Servings
Directions
- TO MAKE THE SCALLOPS: Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and olive oil. Once hot, add the scallops in a single layer. Season them with salt and pepper and let them sear until brown and crisp, 2 to 4 minutes. Turn the scallops and sear the second side until brown and crisp, another 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and place scallops on a warmed plate.
- TO MAKE THE SALSA VERDE: Combine lemon, shallot and garlic in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Let sit 5 minutes. Stir in oil, parsley, cilantro and chives. Season with additional salt, pepper and lemon juice, if desired.
- Spoon salsa over scallops and serve.