Sunday Supper: Seared Scallops with Lentils

Sunday Supper: Seared Scallops with Lentils
Sunday Supper: Seared Scallops with Lentils might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 560 calories, 43g of protein, and 19g of fat. This recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, onion, kosher salt and cracked pepper, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the ground cumin you could follow this main course with the Moroccan Chocolate Mousse as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.

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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
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Add onion and cook until soft, then add lentils, stock (or water), and a pinch of cumin. Simmer gently until lentils are soft and liquid is absorbed, about 45 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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In a large non-stick sauté pan, heat olive oil over high heat until lightly smoking, then sprinkle the scallops with salt.
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Add a small portion of the scallops, but don’t crowd the pan. Cook until bottom of scallop is brown and beginning to crisp, about 3 minutes, then flip and cook until scallop reaches desired doneness. Repeat with remaining scallops and serve on top of lentils, with a big glass of white wine.
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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. The Frank Family Vineyards Lewis Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay with a 5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs 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 In1 h
Servings4
Health Score40
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