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Pan-seared scallops

Pan-seared scallops

By Michael Van Zyl
15’ Prep time
5’ Cook time
20’ Total time
291 Calories
4 Serving

Summary

Pan seared scallops are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. we pan sear these scallops in grape seed oil and then top them with flavorful fresh herbs.
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Remove the scallops from the refrigerator and pat them dry with a paper towel.
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Step 2

Season the scallops with salt and pepper and set them aside for later.
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Step 3

Prepare the herb paste by placing the parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, olive oil, and kosher salt to a mortar and pestle. Grid the ingredients together until a paste forms. Set aside.
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Step 4

To sear the scallops, heat a large skillet over high heat. Add grapeseed oil.
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Step 5

When the grapeseed oil is hot and sizzling, add the scallops to the pan.
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Step 6

Sear the scallops for 2 – 2.5  minutes on each side to brown them. Remove the pan from the heat and add the lime zest, garlic, and butter to the pan and swirl the ingredients around until the butter is melted.
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Step 7

Remove the scallops from the skillet and place them on a platter.
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Step 8

Distribute the herb paste by placing a bit of the paste on the top of each scallop. Put any extra herb paste on the side and use for dipping.
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Step 9

Squeeze fresh lime over the scallops and enjoy.

Tips and Warnings

  • Be sure your scallops are completely thawed before searing them. 
  • We use grape seed oil because it has a high smoke point and is great for searing. If you don’t have grape seed, avocado oil will also work. 
  • If you don’t have a mortar and pestle, chop the herbs very fine and use the side of a knife to paste them. Then, add them to a bowl and add the lime juice, olive oil, and salt.

Ingredient

  • Fresh lime juice
    Fresh lime juice
    9.86 ml
  • Butter
    Butter
    14.79 ml
  • Olive oil
    Olive oil
    4.93 ml
  • Salt
    Salt
    4.93 ml
  • Fresh parsley
    Fresh parsley
    29.57 ml
  • Fresh cilantro
    Fresh cilantro
    29.57 ml
  • Ground pepper
    Ground pepper
    2.46 ml
  • Kosher salt
    Kosher salt
    1.23 ml
  • Lime zest
    Lime zest
    9.86 ml
  • Garlic
    Garlic
    2 pcs
  • Grape seed oil
    Grape seed oil
    29.57 ml
  • Large scallops
    Large scallops
    6.8 kg

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