Seared Sea Scallops with Brown Butter Lemon, Roasted Asparagus & Cauliflower
A restaurant-style shellfish dinner with sweet sea scallops, a quick browned-butter pan sauce, and a spring mix of asparagus and cauliflower. Elegant, fast, and celebratory without overlapping your previously cooked meals.
Ingredients
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Kroger® Wild Caught Sea Scallops Frozen1 lb 19.99
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Organic Green Asparagus1 lb 6.99
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Organic Cauliflower1 lb 3.49
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Organic Jumbo Sweet Onions1/2 lb 2.79/lb
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Kroger® Peeled Garlic2 cloves 3.69
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Fresh Organic Lemon - Each1 each 1.69
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Organic Parsley1 bunch 1.99
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pantry: olive oil1 tbsp
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pantry: butter4 tbsp
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pantry: dry white wine1/4 cup
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pantry: saltto taste
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pantry: black pepperto taste
Instructions
- If frozen, thaw the scallops fully and pat them extremely dry. Heat oven to 425°F.
- Cut the cauliflower into florets and trim the asparagus. Slice the onion into wedges. Toss all vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Roast 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until caramelized and tender.
- Meanwhile, season the scallops with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over high heat until very hot. Add a little oil and sear scallops 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side until deeply golden and just cooked through. Work in batches if needed.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and let it brown lightly. Stir in minced garlic, then add white wine and a squeeze of lemon juice. Swirl until glossy. Stir in chopped parsley.
- Plate the roasted vegetables first, then set the scallops on top or alongside. Spoon over the browned-butter lemon sauce and finish with a little lemon zest and more parsley.
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: About $28-34 total
Health notes: High protein and relatively light, with richness coming mostly from the butter sauce.
Drink pairing: Champagne, sparkling wine, or unoaked Chardonnay.