Seared Sea Scallops with Capers and Brown Butter
The ultimate seafood dish, this scallop recipe is elegant, easy and delicious.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs colossal sea scallops
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 5 tbsp brown butter room temperature
- 3 tbsp capers
- 2 tbsp Italian flat leaf parsley chopped
- 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.