Michael Symon's Seared Scallops

Winter Scallops

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Michael Symon

These lush scallops take on the flavors of the dish's surrounding ingredients like golden raisins, white wine, and pistachios.

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step 1

ingredients

instructions Heat two large saute pans over medium-high heat.
step 2

ingredients 1/2 cup White Wine
1/3 cup Golden Raisins

instructions Heat a small saute pan over medium-high heat and add the wine and raisins. Bring up to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes.
step 3

ingredients Olive Oil
10 large Scallops (patted dry)
Salt and Pepper

instructions Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to one laurge saute pan. Season the scallops on both sides with salt and pepper and then place the scallops in the pan. Let sit for 2 to 3 minutes without touching, ensuring that the scallops develop a dark golden sear.
step 4

ingredients 10 ounces Baby Spinach (cleaned)

instructions In the other large saute pan, add 3 tablespoons of olive oil and add the spinach. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, toss to coat a few times. Once the spinach just starts to wilt, take off the heat, about 45 seconds.
step 5

ingredients 3 tablespoons Butter
1/3 cup Pistachios (toasted and roughly chopped)
1 Orange (zest and juice)
1/4 cup Parsley (leaves picked and chopped)

instructions Flip the scallops and add half the butter. Once the butter is browned, add the wine and raisin mixture to the pan. Add the pistachios, orange juice and zest, and then the butter. Swirl to emulsify. Adjust seasoning and then add the parsley. Toss everything to coat.
step 6

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instructions Plate the spinach and then place the scallops on the bed of greens.
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