Scallops Jardiniere Recipes

SCALLOPS JARDINIERE

Steps:

• Rinse scallops in cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
• In a large saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons butter on high heat until sizzling.
• Add scallops; reduce heat to medium and cook scallops 2 to 3 minutes per side, until lightly browned, turning once.
• Melt the rest of the butter in with the scallops and add the chopped onions and the garlic, tossing to coat and saute for 1 minute.
• Add the lemon juice and the chopped tomato, and cook for 2 minutes more.
• Remove from heat and season with the salt and pepper; sprinkle with the snipped parsley.
• Serve hot with fresh quartered lemons, a crusty baguette, and a glass of Chablis!

EASY GARLIC-LEMON SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic, and cook for a few seconds until fragrant. Add scallops, and cook for several minutes on one side, then turn over, and continue cooking until firm and opaque.
• Remove scallops to a platter, then whisk salt, pepper, and lemon juice into butter. Pour sauce over scallops to serve.

SEA SCALLOPS WITH SAUCE MEUNIERE

Steps:

• Rinse scallops in cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
• In a large saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons butter on high heat until sizzling; add scallops.
• Immediately reduce heat to medium, and cook scallops 2 to 3 minutes per side until lightly browned, turning once.
• Melt the rest of the butter in with the scallops then add the chopped green onions and the garlic, tossing to coat and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add the wine and cook for 1 minute more.
• Remove from heat and season with salt and cayenne; sprinkle with the snipped parsley.
• Serve hot with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon.