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    Category Home » 30 Minutes or Less » Seared Scallops with Preserved Lemon Dressing

    Seared Scallops with Preserved Lemon Dressing

    Published: Mar 5, 2020 · Modified: Jan 20, 2022 by Leigh Anderson · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Seared Scallops with Preserved Lemon Dressing
    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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    six seared scallops on a plate drizzled with preserved lemon and herb dressing

    Seared Scallops with Preserved Lemon Dressing

    Perfectly seared scallops with citrusy preserved lemon dressing!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 390kcal
    Author: Leigh Anderson

    Ingredients

    • 8-10 large scallops side muscle removed
    • 1 tbsp neutral oil
    • salt and pepper
    • micro greens for garnish

    Preserved Lemon Dressing

    • ½ preserved lemon rind only
    • zest from one orange + 2 tbsp juice
    • ½ serrano chili thinly sliced
    • ½ shallot minced
    • ¼ c finely chopped chives
    • ¼ 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!

    Notes

    When buying scallops look for ones that are marked “dry” or ask the fishmonger if they are wet or dry. Dry scallops have not been treated with any chemicals, additives or solutions. Wet scallops are watery, don’t taste as fresh and are very difficult to sear. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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