Pistachio-Crusted Scallops
Succulent sea scallops seared to perfection and coated in a flavorful crust of toasted pistachios and fresh herbs. This elegant dish combines the sweetness of scallops with the crunch of nuts and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
- •2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- •2 tablespoons unsalted, shelled raw natural pistachios
- •1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- •1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- •1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- •8 piece large sea scallops
- •1 pinch kosher salt
- •1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- •1 teaspoon grapeseed oil
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted, shelled raw natural pistachios and cook, stirring often, until nuts are deeply toasted, about 2 minutes. Let cool. Chop pistachios. Place in a small bowl; toss with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme. Season 8 large sea scallops (side muscle removed) with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add scallops; sear until crusty brown, about 2 minutes per side. Roll scallops in pistachio mixture.
15 min
