Sauteed scallops with ginger

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
¾ pounds Sea scallop; halved horizontally
2 teaspoons Minced peeled fresh gingerroot
1 Shallot; minced
2 tablespoons Minced scallion greens
1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice; or to taste

Directions

In a large skillet heat the oil and the butter over moderately high heat until the foam subsides, in the fat saute the scallops, patted dry, for 30 seconds on each side, or until they are cooked through, and transfer them to a bowl. In the fat remaining in the skillet cook the gingerroot and the shallot over moderately low heat, stirring, until the shallot is softened and stir in the scallion, the scallops with any juice that has accumulated in the bowl, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.

Serves 2.

Gourmet November 1993

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