Easy Pan Fried Scallops

Easy Pan Fried Scallops are a delicacy that I adore. This simple French recipe produces a dish that I would have every day if possible. The soft delicate scallops served with a butter emulsion creates the perfect starter.

Easy Pan Fried Scallops

One of the best starters. A hell of a way to set the standard.

4.75 from 86 votes

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Course: Starter

Cuisine: French

Keyword: Fry, Herbs, Scallops, Seafood

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes

Total Time: 13 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 People

Calories: 184kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 2 lbs scallops fresh
• 2 cloves garlic peel/mince
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter plus extra for cooking
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• 1 sprig thyme fresh

Instructions

• Remove the scallops from the shells/packaging and dry them with kitchen paper.
• Place them onto a chopping board and season wit salt and pepper.
• Place a large frying pan over a medium high heat and add ½ of the unsalted butter.
• When the butter has melted, add the scallops placing them apart. Do not move the pan or the scallops once they are in.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add a little more butter if needed. You need to keep the pan buttered as it will help cook evenly and to be used to baste the scallops.
• After about 3 minutes, one side of the scallops should be a lovely brown colour. Using tongs quickly turn them over.
• Add the garlic and thyme to the pan and baste them all using the melted butter.
• After about 2 minutes they will start to turn brown.
• Gently remove the scallops from the pan using tongs or a slotted spoon and keep warm.
• Add the butter to the pan and using a wooden spoon/spatula in a circular motion loosen/free any leftover bits from the scallops from the pan. They are full of flavour.
• When the butter has melted, remove from the heat.
• Place the scallops onto warmed serving dishes and spoon the butter in the pan over them.
• Serve with a side of your choice (asparagus, green beans, chorizo etc) immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1180mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg