Maple Pistachio Seared Scallops
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 scallops 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 U/10 sea scallops*
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp butter
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender grind pistachios and garlic.
- Slowly add in maple syrup until a thick paste is formed.
- Divide paste into 10 and roll into balls.
- Flatten balls on top of scallops to cover tops.
- Heat up a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add butter and melt. Butter should sizzle but not burn.
- Add scallops and sear for one minute.
- Flip and sear for another 45 seconds-1 minute making sure pan does not get too hot and burn scallops.
- Serve warm.
Notes
This means around 10 scallops per pound. They are bigger, but feel free to use any size.
Find it online: https://www.thehealthymaven.com/maple-pistachio-seared-scallops/