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Golden Scallops with Citrus

Golden Scallops with Citrus: Elevate Your Dinner Game

Experience Golden Scallops with Citrus, an elegant dish that pairs scallops with a zesty beurre blanc, perfect for impressing dinner guests.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Scallops
  • 1 lb Sea Scallops Fresh, high-quality scallops
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Extra virgin for best flavor
  • to taste Salt Freshly ground
  • to taste Pepper Freshly ground
For the Citrus Beurre Blanc
  • ½ cup White Wine Dry white wine; can substitute with vegetable broth
  • Juice of 1 Fresh Citrus Juice (Lemon, Orange, and Grapefruit)
  • 1 Shallot Finely chopped; can substitute with onion
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Gradually whisked in; can use vegan butter
For the Fennel Slaw
  • 1 Fennel Bulb Sliced thinly
  • 1 Apple Provides sweetness; can substitute with pear
  • Juice of 1 Fresh Lemon Juice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • to garnish Fresh Fennel Fronds For added color

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Citrus Beurre Blanc: In a medium saucepan, combine ½ cup of white wine, juice of 1 lemon, and 1 finely chopped shallot. Bring to a simmer, reduce by half, about 10 minutes. Lower heat and whisk in 1 cup of cold unsalted butter until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, keep warm.
  2. Make Crisp Fennel Slaw: Slice 1 fennel bulb and 1 apple thinly. Place in a bowl, drizzle with juice of 1 lemon and 2 tbsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, toss to combine. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Cook Scallops: Pat 1 lb of sea scallops dry, season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops in a single layer, cook for 2 minutes each side until golden and opaque.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Pour citrus beurre blanc onto each plate, arrange scallops on top, and garnish with fennel slaw and fresh fennel fronds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pat scallops dry for better sear. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.

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