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seared scallops in a garlic chive sauce

yield 1 -2
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For seared scallops in a garlic chive sauce

  • FOR THE SCALLOPS
  • 8 md
    scallops
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • GARLIC CHIVE SAUCE
  • 2 clove
    garlic minced
  • 3 Tbsp
    finely chopped chives
  • 2 Tbsp
    hot water
  • 2 tsp
    lime juice
  • 1 tsp
    fish sauce
  • salt & white pepper

How To Make seared scallops in a garlic chive sauce

  • 1
    Make the sauce. Add the garlic, chives, hot water, lime juice and fish sauce in a small saucepan. Cook over med high heat for 3 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt and white pepper. Set aside.
  • 2
    for the scallops Add the butter to a skillet. Pat the scallops dry and season with salt and pepper
  • 3
    When the butter is hot add the scallops and sear for about 4 or 5 minutes per side to get a good crust.
  • 4
    Arrange on a plate and top with sauce.

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