The next time you can get your hands on some fresh scallops, give Emerald City Scallops a try! Emerald City Seasoning makes an excellent companion for the delicate flavor of seared scallops. The gentle herb flavor and delicate heat bring the perfect amount of character to the table, while allowing the natural flavor of the shellfish to remain in the spotlight.
Emerald City Scallops
The next time you can get your hands on some fresh scallops, give Emerald City Scallops a try! Emerald City Seasoning makes an excellent companion for the delicate flavor of seared scallops. The gentle herb flavor and delicate heat bring the perfect amount of character to the table, while allowing the natural flavor of the shellfish to remain in the spotlight.
The next time you can get your hands on some fresh scallops, give Emerald City Scallops a try! Emerald City Seasoning makes an excellent companion for the delicate flavor of seared scallops. The gentle herb flavor and delicate heat bring the perfect amount of character to the table, while allowing the natural flavor of the shellfish to remain in the spotlight.
Ingredients
- 1 pound sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons Emerald City Seasoning
Emerald City SeasoningGet a taste of the Pacific Northwest! This rainy corner of the country we call home has a subtle and simple culinary character. In short, we love our local flavors and like to let th... - 1-1/2 tablespoons safflower oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Fleur de Sel
Fleur de SelBefore finishing salts were fashionable, there was fleur de sel. Traditionally collected off the coast of Brittany, this is the original artisanal table salt.This sea salt is harvest...
Preparation
If the side muscle is attached, remove it.
Pat dry the top and bottom of the scallops. This will aid in browning.
Rub some of the spice blend between the palms of your hands a few times to break up the herbs and sprinkle on a plate. Holding the scallops like a wheel, roll them through the spice blend to coat the sides only.
Heat a cast iron skillet or other heavy pan over high heat. When the pan begins to smoke, add the oil and wait 10 seconds.
Gently add the scallops to the pan. Do not crowd.
Sear for 2 minutes. Check sear and if nice and caramelized, turn and cook for another 1-1/2 - 2 minutes.
Top with a pinch of fleur de sel. Serve immediately.
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The next time you can get your hands on some fresh scallops, give Emerald City Scallops a try! Emerald City Seasoning makes an excellent companion for the delicate flavor of seared scallops. The gentle herb flavor and delicate heat bring the perfect amount of character to the table, while allowing the natural flavor of the shellfish to remain in the spotlight.
Amanda Bevill
Amanda Bevill
