SCALLOPS WITH SORREL BUTTER

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Sorrel is a wonderfully pungent, tart spring green that takes well to rich and sweet ingredients. Here, it's melted into a garlicky, buttery pan sauce and served with seared scallops. One thing to note: as sorrel cooks, it dims from bright green to olive drab in color. But a garnish of chives - with the chive blossoms if you can get them - will perk things up considerably. If you can't find sorrel, you can make this dish with watercress or spinach, though you may need to add a squirt of lemon juice at the end to balance the flavors.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, for two, quick, one pot, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound sea scallops, patted dry
Kosher salt and black pepper, as needed
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon dry white vermouth or white wine
4 ounces sorrel (about 3 cups loosely packed), stems removed
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet. Season scallops with salt and pepper; place in pan in a single layer. Cook without moving until bottoms are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Do not turn. Transfer scallops to a plate.
  • Return pan to medium heat. Add garlic and cook 10 seconds. Stir in vermouth and scrape up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the sorrel; season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Return scallops to pan, seared side up. Continue cooking until sorrel is a dark olive green and falling apart and scallops are just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle in chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 173, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 468 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

jen naynahi
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I'm excited to try this recipe! It looks delicious.


S Said
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I'm not sure if I can find sorrel at my local grocery store.


Htet San Win
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I'm a vegetarian, so I can't eat this recipe.


Tayvon Moody
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I'm allergic to sorrel, so I can't try this recipe.


Lilian Anosike
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Leandre Kennedy
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I'm not a fan of scallops, but my husband loved this recipe.


Gᴀᴍᴇʀ࿐. MEHEDI
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This recipe is too complicated. I prefer a simpler scallop recipe.


charmaine labuschagne
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I didn't have any sorrel so I used parsley instead. The scallops were still delicious.


Chaminda silva
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The sorrel butter was too salty.


Waqas Siddiqui
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops were overcooked.


Mason McMurry
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Kskskskk Jddhhdh
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Rakoto Nirina
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These scallops were amazing! The sorrel butter was the perfect touch.


mairanda baker
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I made this dish for my wife's birthday and she loved it! The scallops were perfectly cooked and the sorrel butter was divine.


Aicha Soumah
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The scallops are elegant and the sorrel butter is very flavorful.


chill man
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I love this recipe! The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sorrel butter is so delicious. I usually serve it with rice or pasta.


Paul Ford
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This was my first time cooking scallops and they turned out amazing! The sorrel butter was a great addition and really brought out the flavor of the scallops.


Meer Hamza
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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 sorrel butter is so rich and flavorful.


Meya Coward
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This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were tender and juicy, and the sorrel butter was the perfect complement. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


Mr Khubaib
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I made this dish last night and it was absolutely delicious! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sorrel butter was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.