Sea Scallops - with Asian Secret Sauce - PoorMansGourmet

sea scallops

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: bay scallops

Shrimp offers a similar texture and flavor profile at a lower cost.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option, while canola is more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave nectar

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, and agave is often less expensive.

Drip dry sea scallops in a colander.

Pat scallops dry with a paper towel, folding it over and gently pressing.

Season each scallop with kosher salt and black pepper.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a heaping tablespoon of bacon grease.

Once the grease is melted, place the seasoned side of the scallops facedown in the skillet.

Sear scallops for about 2.5 minutes until they get good color.

Season the other side of the scallops with kosher salt and black pepper before flipping.

Flip the scallops and cook until they lose their translucence, about 1 minute.

Add garlic and softened butter to the pan, spooning the melted butter over the scallops as it melts.

Remove from heat and spoon sauce over each scallop, adding a teaspoon of sauce for each one.

Sprinkle blackened seasoning over the scallops and around the plate for garnish.

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