SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH CRèME FRAîCHE AND CAVIAR

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Categories     Dairy     Shellfish     Sauté     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Oscars     New Year's Eve     Scallop     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
12 large sea scallops, cut horizontally into 2 rounds
1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
1/2 ounce caviar
4 fresh chives, cut into 1-inch lengths

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Cook scallops until golden on bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn over; sauté until just cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels. Cool to room temperature.
  • Top each scallop with 1/2 teaspoon crème fraîche. Top with caviar. Garnish with chives and serve.

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