Broiled Scallops
Broiled Scallops
Ingredients
1 pound large sea scallops
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter well softened
1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
Optional Garnish
grated parmesan cheese
chopped parsley
lemon juice
Before You Begin
You will want to purchase large sea scallops for this
recipe. You may notice them labeled “wet” and “dry” at the grocery store. Wet
scallops are soaked in a preservative to extend shelf life, but this causes the
scallops to retain more moisture when cooked. We prefer to use dry sea
scallops. Be sure to thaw them first then pat them dry after rinsing so the
butter mixture doesn’t slide right off in the oven.
Instructions
Preheat your oven’s broiler. Line a baking sheet with
aluminum foil. Place oven rack in the second position.
Rinse scallops and pat dry with paper towels.
Be sure your butter is really soft but not melted. It should
have a pudding like texture.
Lightly brush a thin layer of the soft butter (you will not
use it all) onto the aluminum foil on your baking sheet.
To the remaining butter in the bowl, add the garlic salt and
black pepper. Stir to combine.
Place scallops onto the buttered aluminum foil.
Using a brush, add dollops of butter mixture to the top of
each scallop. Again, you will not use all the butter.
Place pan of scallops into the oven on the highest rack.
Broil for 7-10 minutes, watching them carefully so they don’t burn.
* Everyone’s broiler is different. It’s important to keep an
eye on it so the scallops don’t overcook or become charred. Overcooked scallops
will take on an unappetizing rubbery texture.
Remove from oven and dollop remaining butter onto the
scallops. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired.
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