Seared Scallops with Chimichurri Dressing Recipe

Name: Seared Scallops with Chimichurri Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Chopped Fresh Flat-leaf Parsley; 2 teaspoons Chopped Fresh Oregano; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Plus 1 Teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar; 1 Tablespoon Water; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Dried Chili Flakes; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 3 teaspoons Olive Oil, Divided; 8 whole Large Sea Scallops, Cut In Half Crosswinse; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Chopped Fresh Flat-leaf Parsley
2 teaspoons Chopped Fresh Oregano
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Plus 1 Teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Water
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Dried Chili Flakes
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 teaspoons Olive Oil, Divided
8 whole Large Sea Scallops, Cut In Half Crosswinse
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper

1
Dressing: In the bowl of a food processor, combine parsley, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and red chili flakes.
2
Pulse until combined, but not smooth.
3
With the motor running, slowly pour in olive oil.
4
Scallops: Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat.
5
Place half of the scallops in the pan, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook until barely cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
6
When you press on the scallops, they should still feel a little squishy.
7
They will become rubbery very quickly, so take care not to overcook.
8
Set the cooked scallops on a serving platter and repeat the same process with the remaining scallops, adding 1 additional teaspoon olive oil to the pan.
9
Once all of the scallops are on the serving platter, drizzle them with the chimichurri dressing.
10
Serve immediately.

114

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Chopped Fresh Flat-leaf Parsley, 2 teaspoons Chopped Fresh Oregano, 1 clove Garlic, Minced, 1 Tablespoon Plus 1 Teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar, and more.

Yes, Seared Scallops with Chimichurri Dressing falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Seared Scallops with Chimichurri Dressing

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