Sea Scallops with Caramelized Onion Recipe

Name: Sea Scallops with Caramelized Onion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 white onions, thinly sliced; 1 leek, whites only, thinly sliced; Kosher salt and cracked black pepper; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms, stems removed; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed; Pinch red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons sliced scallion greens; Dash sherry vinegar; 8 (U-10) dry sea scallops; 1 tablespoon butter; Squeeze fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
2 white onions, thinly sliced
1 leek, whites only, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
1 cup vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
Pinch red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons sliced scallion greens
Dash sherry vinegar
8 (U-10) dry sea scallops
1 tablespoon butter
Squeeze fresh lemon juice

1
In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil.
2
Add the onions, leeks, and salt and pepper, to taste.
3
Cook stirring frequently until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
4
Add the garlic and shiitake mushrooms.
5
Continue cooking for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
6
Stir in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
7
Add the peas, red pepper flakes and scallions.
8
Season the broth with salt and pepper, to taste, and add a dash of sherry vinegar.
9
Cook for 1 minute.
10
Keep warm.
11
Season the scallops with salt and pepper, to taste.
12
In another large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the butter.
13
Add the scallops and sear for 4 minutes.
14
Flip the scallops, then squeeze in some lemon juice.
15
Baste the scallops for 1 minute to finish cooking.
16
Remove from heat.
17
Spoon the caramelized onion mixture on serving plates and top each plate with 4 scallops.
18
Serve.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 white onions, thinly sliced, 1 leek, whites only, thinly sliced, Kosher salt and cracked black pepper, and more.

Yes, Sea Scallops with Caramelized Onion 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.

Sea Scallops with Caramelized Onion

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