Sea Scallops in Brown Butter with Hazelnuts Recipe

Name: Sea Scallops in Brown Butter with Hazelnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces, weight Unsalted Butter; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; ⅓ cups Hazelnuts, Whole Or Chopped; 10 whole Sea Scallops; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; Sea Salt; Freshly Cracked Black Pepper; 2 slices Lemon; 2 Tablespoons Chopped Parsley; 3 cups Cooked Rice, Pasta, Quinoa, Etc

Servings: persons

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Heat butter in a medium frying pan, stainless steel or light coloured preferably (so that you can watch the browning progress) over medium-high heat.
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Watch until the colour changes to nut brown and develops brown bits and gives a nutty aroma.
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Reduce heat to medium.
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Add minced garlic and saute for a minute or so.
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Add hazelnuts to pan and saute another minute or so, moving nuts around.
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Place scallops in pan and turn after about four minutes, per side.
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Check after turning over the first time to ensure the consistency is right (like a medium rare steak, they should be slightly soft, with some give, rather than hard and rubbery).
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Add olive oil to pan, stir, and season with sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste.
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Give it one last stir.
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Serve immediately over rice, pasta, quinoa, couscous, or whatever your heart desires.
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Sprinkle chopped parsley over scallops and serve with lemon slices.

896

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces, weight Unsalted Butter, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, ⅓ cups Hazelnuts, Whole Or Chopped, 10 whole Sea Scallops, and more.

Yes, Sea Scallops in Brown Butter with Hazelnuts falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sea Scallops in Brown Butter with Hazelnuts

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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