The ultimate seafood dish, this scallop recipe is elegant, easy and delicious.
Prep Time30mins
Cook Time5mins
Total Time35mins
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1.5lbscolossal sea scallops
2tbspolive oil
5tbspbrown butterroom temperature
3tbspcapers
2tbspItalian flat leaf parsleychopped
salt to taste
Instructions
Rinse scallops in cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
Place scallops on a paper towel lined cookie sheet, placing an additional layer of paper towels on top of the scallops. Put tray in refrigerator for 20-25 minutes.
Light grill and set for high direct heat, place griddle plate over heat source and allow to preheat for 10-15 minutes.
Remove scallops from refrigerator, lightly coat with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt on each side.
Add brown butter to hot griddle surface, once melted, place scallops in butter and sear each side for 2 minutes or until crust is formed on top and bottom and the sides turn from opaque to white.
Remove from griddle, top with remaining room temperature brown butter, capers with brine, and finish with fresh parsley.