Gordon Ramsay Scallop Recipe
Gordon Ramsay’s Scallop Recipe doused in a smooth and flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce, can be on the table in under 10 minutes. The best dish ever, hands down.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ¼ pounds (600 grams) scallops
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 4 large garlic cloves minced (or 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic)
- salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup dry white wine or broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Thaw frozen scallops in cold water. If there is a side muscle linked to the scallops, remove it. Dry completely with paper towels.
- Over medium heat, heat the olive oil in a large pan or skillet to a sizzling glow. Do not crowd the pan with the scallops; add them in a single layer.
- Toss to coat in salt and pepper, then fry for 2 to 3 minutes on one side (until a golden crust forms), then turn and continue to fry for another 2 minutes, or until crisp, lightly browned, and cooked through (opaque). Take it out of the pan and put it on a plate.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and use a wooden spoon to scrape the browned scallop bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook the garlic for a minute, or until it’s aromatic.
- Add the wine (or broth) and boil for two minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by approximately half. Toss in the last tablespoon of butter and the squeezed lemon juice.
- Turn off the heat and add the parsley as a garnish before placing the scallops back into the pan.
Notes
- Quality Scallops: Start with fresh, high-quality scallops for the best results. Frozen scallops work too, but ensure they are properly thawed and dried.
- Hot Pan: Preheat the pan until it’s sizzling hot before adding scallops. A hot pan helps in achieving that desirable golden crust.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Avoid overcrowding the pan; scallops should be in a single layer to sear evenly.
- Deglazing: Deglaze the pan with white wine or broth to create a flavorful sauce. Scrape up the browned bits from the pan for added depth.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 23gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 747mgPotassium: 459mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 778IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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