YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon-Herb Butter
Pan-seared sea scallops basted in a silky lemon-herb ghee, served over fluffy quinoa with crisp-tender roasted asparagus spears.
INGREDIENTS
8 oz sea scallops
1 tbsp ghee
0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup asparagus spears
0.5 cup cooked quinoa
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh parsley
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
1 clove garlic
PREPARATION
Pat the sea scallops completely dry with paper towels to ensure a proper sear, then season both sides with sea salt and black pepper.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large cast-iron or stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer.
Carefully place the scallops in the hot pan, leaving space between each one, and sear undisturbed for 2 minutes until a deep golden-brown crust forms.
Flip the scallops and immediately add the ghee, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the skillet.
Tilt the pan slightly and use a spoon to continuously baste the scallops with the melting herb butter for 1-2 minutes until they are just opaque and firm.
While the scallops rest for a moment, steam or lightly sauté the asparagus spears until they are vibrant green and crisp-tender.
Plate the scallops over a bed of warm, fluffy quinoa, arrange the asparagus on the side, and drizzle the remaining pan sauce and fresh parsley over the top.