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The BEST Date Night Scallops Recipe | Pan Seared Rosemary Butter

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Seared Scallops and Fennel

Cultural Context

Originating from coastal regions, seared scallops are a celebrated dish in American cuisine, highlighting the delicate flavor of fresh seafood. Often paired with fennel, which adds a sweet, anise-like flavor, this dish is perfect for special occasions or a romantic dinner. Today, variations abound, with chefs incorporating different herbs and citrus to enhance the dish's freshness.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
20 scallops
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 stick butter
2 sticks rosemary
1/2 lemon

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Chicken broth provides flavor without alcohol.

1

Pat dry the scallops using paper towels.

2

Heat a cast iron skillet on high.

3

Add the scallops to the skillet.

4

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper over the scallops.

5

Cook the scallops until brown on one side.

6

Flip the scallops over.

7

Add 1/2 stick of butter and 2 sticks of rosemary to the skillet.

8

Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes with the butter and rosemary.

9

Juice half a lemon into the skillet.

10

Cook for another minute.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsearing

Equipment Needed

cast iron skillet

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

shellfishmilk

Also Known As

Scallops with FennelPan-Seared Scallops

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