PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

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PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE image

Categories     Shellfish     Side

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 oz. sea scallops
2 lemons
3 T olive oil
1 lb. asparagus spears, trimmed & cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium sweet onion
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2-3 fresh basil sprigs, including stems

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse the scallops & pat dry. Set aside. 2. With a sharp knie, score one lemon lengthwise in four sections and remoe the peel from each section. Scrape the white portion from the peel; discard. Cut the peel into very thin strips and set aside. Squeeze 2 ablesppons of juice from the lemon; reserve. 3. Heat 2 T of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus and onion and cook for 2 -3 minutes; season to taste with salt & pepper. Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm. 4. Combine the lemon peel, basil sprigs and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in skillet. Coof for 1 min or until heated through. Remove the lemon peel and bais sprigs with a slotte spoon leaving the oil in the skillet; discard. 5. Cook the scallops in the hot oil for 3-5 mins or until opaque, turning once. Stir in hte reserved lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 6. Place the scallops over the asparagus mixture. Cut the reminin lemon into wedges Garnish the scallops with the wedges.

Zari Mahrukh
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the lemon vinaigrette was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Rooble Abiib
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the lemon vinaigrette was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Hafsa Cheema
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the lemon vinaigrette is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe!


PRINCESS JANE
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This was a great recipe! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the lemon vinaigrette was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Aryanna Sanchez-Gillett
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the lemon vinaigrette was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Purnima Ghosh
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the lemon vinaigrette was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Gabi Trendz
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the lemon vinaigrette is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Bashir ahmad Rahmani
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This was a great recipe! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the lemon vinaigrette was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Shandhipon Roy
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The scallops were so tender and juicy, and the lemon vinaigrette was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Wendill Owen
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the lemon vinaigrette was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again!