Sautéed Scallops
Sea scallops and bay scallops differ in size and sweetness. They also cook a little differently. I love a good hard sear on a sea scallop, a little crust, and a splash of wine in the butter at the end to provide a silky acidity against the sweet of the meat. For the tiny, sweet bay scallop, though, I prefer a gentle butter bath. Whichever you cook, be very careful not to overcook. Indeed, there is almost no such thing as an undercooked scallop.
- Total:
- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 3tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1pound sea scallops, patted dry
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1tablespoon dry white vermouth or white wine
- 1tablespoon finely chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
Place a large sauté pan or skillet over medium-high heat, and add to it 3 tablespoons of the butter. When it has melted and started to foam, place the scallops in the pan in a single layer, and season with a pinch or two of salt.Step 2
Cook scallops without moving until the bottoms are golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes, then turn them over, add the wine and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes.