Cook's Corner: Pan-seared sea scallops

sea scallops

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: bay scallops

Bay scallops are less expensive and still provide a similar texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar flavor profile.

Heat a pan over high heat and add vegetable oil with a high smoking point.

Pat the local scallops dry to remove excess water for better sear and caramelization.

Season the scallops with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Add the scallops to the hot pan and cook until caramelized, then flip them over.

Turn the heat down to low after flipping the scallops.

Prepare jalapeno by dicing it finely to avoid too much heat.

Slice some strawberries to add to the sauce.

Add garlic and butter to the pan with the scallops.

Add the strawberries to soak up the flavors and let them reduce with the maple syrup.

Add a little brown sugar to the sauce and cook off the alcohol, allowing it to reduce.

Plate the dish with the sauce, pork belly, scallops, and garnish with micro greens.

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