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Vodka Seared Scallops with Chipotle Shallot Sauce
Vodka Seared Scallops with Chipotle Shallot Sauce · ready in 25 min · 4 servings · 260 kcal per serving · medium · 6 ingredients
Plump sea scallops are seared until golden and tender, then finished with a smoky chipotle and shallot sauce brightened with fresh herbs and a splash of vodka for depth and aroma.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 260
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 480 gSea scallops
- 60 gShallot
- 12 gGarlic cloves, minced
- 45 gOlive oil
- 8 gParsley, fresh
- 15 gScallion
Equipment
stovetop, frying pan, chef knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, tongs, serving platter, serving spoon
Instructions
- Saute aromatics
Heat oil in a med-hot pan saute shallots and garlic just till lightly browned add parsley. · 5 min
What to look for: shallots lightly golden
- Clear pan oils
Move shallots to the side of pan or remove from pan leaving as much of the seasoned oil in pan. · 1 min
What to look for: oil shimmering
- Sear scallops
Place scallops in pan and brown 3 minutes without moving till golden brown. · 3 min
What to look for: golden crust forms
- Flip and finish scallops
Flip and cook 2-3 more minutes adding more oil if necessary. · 3 min
What to look for: opaque center
- Set aside scallops
Remove scallops from pan and place on a serving dish. · 1 min
What to look for: resting seafood
- Deglaze and build sauce
Deglaze pan with the vodka (just enough to cover the bottom of the pan you use)scraping the solids from the pan (add back if removed the shallots) add chipotle sauce toss to heat. · 2 min
What to look for: sauce bubbling slightly
- Sauce and garnish
Pour the shallot sauce mixture over the shallots and garnish with scallions. · 1 min
What to look for: glossy finished dish
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 260 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| of which saturated | 3 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: molluscs, nightshades
May contain: alpha gal
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Sea scallops
- large shrimp: Sear quickly to avoid overcooking.
- king oyster mushrooms: Score and sear deeply for umami.
Shallot
- red onion: Use sparingly, more pungent.
Garlic cloves
- garlic powder: Add with oil to avoid burning.
Olive oil
- avocado oil: Higher smoke point for searing.
Parsley
- cilantro: Adds brightness and citrus notes.
Scallion
- chives: Use fresh for garnish.
