Saturday, August 8, 2009

Stan's Scallops

Delicious and easy, from Stan.

8 large sea scallops
1 Tablespoon Hatch green chili powder
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons butter
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup white wine
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

Pat the scallops dry. Spread chili powder on a plate and dip 1 side of each scallop in the chili powder. Heat the oil in the skillet until fairly hot (not smoking). Sear the scallops in the oil, chili side down, for 2-3 minutes, until seared/blackened. Turn scallops over, and cook for another minute. Cooking time will vary depending on how thick the scallops are. Be careful not to overcook. Place scallops on serving plate(s).

Add white wine, lemon juice, butter, and parsley to the pan. Cook a few minutes until thickened (add a little flour or corn starch to thicken if desired). Pour over scallops and serve.

3 comments:

  1. What a great dish, I can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing!

    Sonia

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  2. Very good!!! Sonia and I tried it on Saturday, but with red chili powder. We couldn't find the hatch green chili. Still it was delicious.

    Thanks,
    Carmen

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  3. We get the hatch chili powder from Hatch, New Mexico. My parents drive through there frequently; it can probably be ordered, but I've used red chili powder too and it is good. Glad you liked them!
    -Scott

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