SEARED SCALLOPS WITH ALMOND VINAIGRETTE

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Jeremiah Bacon, chef at The Macintosh in Charleston, SC, uses this versatile almond vinaigrette to sauce grilled seafood and to dress greens. Here he uses it with scallops in an elegant but easy-to-prepare dish.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup roasted almonds, preferably Marcona
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon (or more) Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
8 large sea scallops (about 9 oz.), side muscle removed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 sprigs thyme
2 tablespoons peach preserves
Fresh herbs, baby arugula, or microgreens

Steps:

  • Finely chop almonds into small pieces but not into a powder. Mix almonds and 4 Tbsp. oil in a medium bowl. Whisk in 1 Tbsp. vinegar and chives; season vinaigrette with salt, pepper, and more vinegar, if desired.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Add to skillet. Cook until deep golden and caramelized, 2-3 minutes. Turn scallops; add butter and thyme. Cook, frequently tilting skillet and spooning butter over, until scallops are deep golden and just cooked through, 2-3 minutes longer. (Basting adds extra flavor.)
  • Stir preserves and 1/2 tsp. water in a small bowl to loosen. For an appetizer, smear about 1/2 Tbsp. preserve mixture in center of each plate. For an entrée, smear 1 Tbsp. preserve mixture. Top with 2-4 scallops each. Drizzle some vinaigrette over. Garnish with herbs. Hungry for More? If you have a question about this recipe, contact our Test Kitchen at [email protected]. To see more recipes like this one, check out our Light Fish and Seafood Dinners Slideshow.

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