There’s something very special about the perfect deconstructed recipe. In many ways, we consider the simple, ingredient-forward recipes to be superior to anything with a million elements/steps. This Scallops Provencal recipe is exactly that. The scallops doing the talking – as they should – and are only elevated by the shallots, garlic’s and parsley accents. Fresh and light is the perfect way to describe this dish. If you’re a fan of scallops whatsoever, this is the way to enjoy them.
Scallops Provencal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh sea scallops
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Cup-4-Cup or all-purpose flour for dredging
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 cup (2 large) chopped shallots
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 lemon, cut in half
Instructions
- If you're using bay scallops, keep them whole. If you're using sea scallops, cut each 1 in half horizontally. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss with flour, and shake off the excess.
- In a very large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter over high heat until sizzling and add the scallops in 1 layer. Lower the heat to medium and allow the scallops to brown lightly on 1 side without moving them, then turn and brown lightly on the other side. This should take 3 to 4 minutes, total. Melt the rest of the butter in the pan with the scallops, then add the shallots, garlic, and parsley and saute for 2 more minutes, tossing the seasonings with the scallops. Add the wine, cook for 1 minute, and taste for seasoning. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice.
