Bay Scallop Pan Roast Recipes

Steps:

• Choose a saute pan large enough to hold all of the scallops in one layer without overcrowding the pan or without them touching each other. Cook in batches if necessary. Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter until nearly smoking. Add the scallops and do not move or shake pan, but allow the scallops to brown well on one side before tossing the pan to flip them or gently turning them with a spatula to cook the second side.
• Remove the scallops from the pan and place on a warm serving platter. Return the pan in which the scallops had been cooked to the fire, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sweet butter, and cook until the butter begins to turn a light brown color. When the butter has browned to a hazelnut color add the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
• Pour the classic lemon butter over the scallops, garnish with heart-shaped croutons and serve promptly.

Steps:

• If you're using bay scallops, keep them whole. If you're using sea scallops, cut each 1 in half horizontally. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss with flour, and shake off the excess.
• In a very large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter over high heat until sizzling and add the scallops in 1 layer. Lower the heat to medium and allow the scallops to brown lightly on 1 side without moving them, then turn and brown lightly on the other side. This should take 3 to 4 minutes, total. Melt the rest of the butter in the pan with the scallops, then add the shallots, garlic, and parsley and saute for 2 more minutes, tossing the seasonings with the scallops. Add the wine, cook for 1 minute, and taste for seasoning. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Steps:

• 1. In large skillet, melt 1 TB butter. Add the bread crumbs, season lightly with salt & pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring until the crumbs are golden & crisp, about 3 minutes. Scrape crumbs onto a plate. 2. Wipe out the skillet. Add the oil and heat until shimmering. Add 1 TB butter & let it melt. Add the scallops, season with salt & pepper and brown over high heat, about 2 mins total. Transfer scallops to large shallow dish. 3. Melt 1 TB butter in the skillet. Add the mushrooms, season with salt & pepper and cook over moderate heat until their liquid is almost evaporated, about 4 mins. Add the shallot and cook, stirring until softened, about 3 mins. Add the lemon juice and cook for 30 seconds. Add the water & simmer for 1 minute. 4. Return the scallops and any accumulated juices to the skillet and season with salt & pepper. Remove from heat and stir in the parsley. Spoon the scallops & mushrooms onto plates, sprinkle with the bread crumbs and serve.