Sea Scallop Piccata
Servings
4Cuisine
ItalianPrep Time
10 minsCook Time
20 minsIngredients
Sea Scallop
1 lb Pacific Seafood Sea Scallops
1 cup All-purpose flour
4-6 Tbsp Olive oil or unsalted butter
Salt and Pepper to taste
Sauce Piccata
¼ cup White Vermouth
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp parsley, chopped
2 Tbsp capers
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
Directions
To prepare sea scallops:
- Dredge scallops in flour and shake off excess.
- In a large sauté pan, heat oil/butter over high heat.
- Add scallops.
- Sauté for approximately 2 minutes per side.
- Place scallops evenly and top with approximately 2 ounces per serving of Piccata sauce.
To prepare sauce piccata:
- Add Vermouth and lemon juice.
- Bring to boil and whisk pan thoroughly for 2 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat and quickly whisk in butter, capers and parsley.
- Pour sauce over Scallops, garnish and serve immediately.