SCALLOPS A LA PLANCHA

Scallops A La Plancha image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories dinner, easy, quick, appetizer, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds big sea scallops
1 clove garlic, peeled and lightly crushed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Minced fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

Toss scallops and garlic on a plate, and drizzle with oil and vinegar; sprinkle with salt and pepper, and turn over a couple of times. Go about your business for five minutes.
Put a large skillet, preferably nonstick, over high heat. When the skillet smokes - this will take a couple of minutes - drain the scallops and add to the pan a few at a time. By the time you have added the last scallop, the first one will probably be browned on one side, so begin turning them. Cook until brown on both sides but still rare in the center, about 2 minutes a side.
Serve, drizzled with the juices from the plate and garnished with the parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 180, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 667 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams