Seared Scallops with Preserved Lemon Dressing
Perfectly seared scallops with citrusy preserved lemon dressing!
Scallops are so easy to make at home! They cook in minutes and are buttery soft and perfect for doucing in a flavorful sauce like this presereved lemon dressing. Serve these scallops with Whipped Japanese Sweet Potatoes and a simple salad!
Recipe Steps:
Step one: Thoroughly pat the scallops dry with paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
Step Two: Stir together the chopped preserved lemon, chilis, herbs, zest and shallot. Set aside.
Step Three: Heat a cast-iron pan over medium/high heat. Add a splash of neutral oil to the pan then sear the scallops without moving them for about 2-3 minutes on each side.
Step Four: Place the scallops on a large platter. Drizzle the preserved lemon dressing over the scallops. Garnish with microgreens. Serve immediately!
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Seared Scallops with Preserved Lemon Dressing
Ingredients
- 8-10 large scallops - side muscle removed
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- salt and pepper
- micro greens for garnish
Preserved Lemon Dressing
- 1/2 preserved lemon - rind only
- zest from one orange + 2 tbsp juice
- 1/2 serrano chili - thinly sliced
- 1/2 shallot - minced
- 1/4 c finely chopped chives
- 1/4 c olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the preserved lemon under running water to remove the salty brine. Roughly chop the rind of the preserved lemon into small pieces. In a bowl whisk together the preserved lemon and the rest of the dressing ingredients. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Thoroughly pat the scallops dry with paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Season the scallops with salt and pepper then sear until deep golden brown on 1 side, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and turn scallops over. Cook for an additional 2 minutes then remove from the pan.
- Place the seared scallops on a large platter and drizzle with the preserved lemon dressing. Garnish with microgreens, serve immediately!
