Pan Fried Scallops With Beetroot And Walnut Oil Recipes

Steps:

• Cook the beetroot in advance, and bring it back to room temperature if cooked the day before.
• Peel, and slice into 1/4" thick slices.
• Dress with the oil, vinegar, salt& pepper.
• Steep to allow the flavours to infuse for 20 minutes or so, before arranging on plates, spooning over some of the dressing.
• Melt the butter with equal amount of olive oil in a heavy frying pan.
• When the pan is very hot, cook the pink scallop roe first for 1 minute (disregard if you are using prepared scallops), then add the white meat for 45 seconds each side, then turn off heat.
• Season with salt& black pepper.
• SERVE AT ONCE!
• Putting the scallop slices on the beetroot, and scatter the chopped chives on the beetroot.
• Pour Chardonnay wine to accompany.

Steps:

• Rinse the scallops and pat dry. If they differ in size, cut the larger ones in half crosswise. In a bowl, whisk the egg with the milk, salt, and pepper. Add the scallops and toss gently to coat. Spread the panko on a flat plate and generously coat each scallop.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until the oil is hot but not smoking. Carefully add about half of the scallops, one at a time. Cook on the first side for 3 or 4 minutes, until golden brown. (If the panko is browning too quickly, reduce the heat.) Turn over the scallops with tongs and cook on the other side until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Place the cooked scallops on paper towels to soak up extra oil. Fry the rest of the scallops. Serve with lemon wedges.
• Look for panko in bags or boxes in Asian markets or supermarkets. We often use Sun Luck brand, but any brand with good ingredients is fine.
• Ask for "dry" or untreated scallops, ones that have not been treated with STP solution (sodium tripolyphosphate), a preservative.
• Serve on a bed of rice with a steamed green vegetable, Peas & Escarole (page 190), or
• refreshing Carrot Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette (page 217).