Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- In a small bowl, combine the room-temperature butter, minced shallot, chopped dill, thyme, and parsley.
- Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat until it starts to smoke.
- Turn the heat down to medium-high. Add the scallops to the skillet, ensuring you don’t overcrowd the pan.
- Add the herb butter mixture to the pan and swirl it around to distribute the flavors.
- Cook the scallops undisturbed for about two minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Gently turn the scallops over and cook the other side for an additional two minutes until cooked through and golden.
- Transfer the scallops to a platter, setting them aside.
- Add the Chardonnay, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the pan, scraping the bottom to deglaze it. Cook until reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add the scallops back to the pan, spooning the sauce over them to gently reheat.
Serving
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side, over a bed of arugula, diced tomato, and microgreens.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. For best quality, enjoy immediately.
