Cook the Book: Charred Sea Scallops with Smoked Sea Salt

Cook the Book: Charred Sea Scallops with Smoked Sea Salt
This recipe makes 4 servings with 123 calories, 0g of protein, and 14g of fat each. If 63 cents per serving falls in your budget, Cook the Book: Charred Sea Scallops with Smoked Sea Salt might be a great gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe to try. Head to the store and pick up viking salt, olive oil, the scallops, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

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For the olives, preheat the oven to 180°F.
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Cut the olives in half and remove the pits.
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Spread the olives on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until dry, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Roughly chop the olives. Set aside.
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For the scallops, pull off the muscles and discard. Rub the scallions with the olive oil and season with salt and white pepper.
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Heat a cast-iron griddle over medium-high heat.
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Put the scallops on their sides on the griddle and sear just the edges, turning them as necessary. The scallops should still be rare.
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To serve, slice the scallops in half crosswise and place 4 halves on each plate, cut side up.
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Garnish each half with the dried olives, smoked salt, and black pepper.
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Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the scallops and garnish each plate with a chive.
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Serve immediately.

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir

Scallops works really well with Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Pinot Noir. Chardonnay and chenin blanc are great matches for grilled or seared scallops. If your scallops are being matched with bacon or other cured meats, try a lightly chilled pinot noir. You could try Frank Family Vineyards Lewis Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay. Reviewers quite like it with a 5 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 62 dollars per bottle.
Frank Family Vineyards Lewis Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay
Frank Family Vineyards Lewis Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay
The wine is straw yellow in color. On the nose expresses slow roasted pears and honeysuckle flowers. On the palate, the wine is bright and full bodied, with loads of Meyer lemon and fresh apricot flavors.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score14
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