Scallops Meunière

Scallops Meunière

from foodmymuse.com
20 min
2 servings

Scallops Meunière for ep.5 of my restaurant series ♥️ fun fact? I was on seafood duty for most of my restaurant career.

Ingredients

  • 10 Scallops (U-10 scallops)
  • 3 tbsp Capers
  • 1 tbsp Caper brine
  • 1 Lemon
  • 4-5 tbsp Butter (unsalted)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • Parsley (fresh, to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    First, cut the foot off the scallops and season.

  2. 2

    Secondly, preheat a pan for 2 minutes on high. Then, add some olive oil.

  3. 3

    Sear the scallops, giving them a lil shake. Let them sit unbothered for 3-5 minutes depending on size. Then, flip and sear another 30-60 seconds.

  4. 4

    Then, remove from pan.

  5. 5

    Add in butter and capers. Then, let them brown on medium for 4-6 minutes. Scrape the pan for the scallop drippings. Add lemon zest.

  6. 6

    Squeeze 1/2-1 lemon to taste.

  7. 7

    Lastly, add in the parsley.

  8. 8

    Serve and enjoy!