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Scallops with Asparagus

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Scallops with Asparagus

Scallops with Asparagus

amanda

Equipment

  • - Mandoline Slicer: For quick, precise cuts of vegetables such as asparagus for uniform pieces.

  • - High-Speed Blender: Suitable for making smooth purees or sauces to complement scallops; blending herbs into a sauce efficiently.

  • - Electric Skillet/Frying Pan Set: Essential kitchenware for even heat distribution and precise temperature control in cooking scallops, either by searing or sautéing.

  • - Asparagus Steamer: An efficient tool to steam asparagus, preserving nutrients while speeding up the preparation process.

  • - Spiralizer: Not directly required for this recipe but could be used for creating vegetable noodles that pair with scallops in other dishes.

  • - Digital Meat Thermometer: Ensures proper cooking of scallops by checking internal temperature, crucial for food safety and desired doneness.

  • - Non-Stick Skillet/Frying Pan Set: Provides an ideal surface for searing or sautéing scallops without sticking, which is also beneficial when cooking asparagus with minimal oil.

  • - Chef's Knife: A versatile tool for preparing vegetables, trimming and cutting asparagus into suitable sizes.

  • - Kitchen Scale: Useful in precise ingredient measurement, especially for recipe adjustments or portion control.

  • - Digital Sous Vide Cooker (e.g., Anova Precision Cooker): Offers precision cooking of scallops at a controlled temperature; not essential but provides sous vide perfection if desired.

  • - Blender/Food Processor Set: Useful for making dressings or emulsifying sauces to accompany the dish, allowing smooth blending of ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb medium asparagus

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 lb large sea scallops, tough ligament removed from side of each if attached

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/3 cup dry white wine

  • 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar

  • 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Trim asparagus, then cut stems into 1/4-inch-thick diagonal slices, leaving tips whole.
2

Instruction 2

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté asparagus, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate, reserving skillet off heat (do not clean).
3

Instruction 3

Pat scallops dry and sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté half of scallops, turning over once, until browned and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total. Transfer scallops with tongs to another plate as cooked.
4

Instruction 4

Wipe out skillet with paper towels, then add remaining tablespoon oil and heat until hot but not smoking. Sauté remaining scallops, turning over once, until browned and cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total, transferring to plate. (Do not wipe out skillet after second batch.)
5

Instruction 5

Carefully add wine and vinegar to skillet (mixture may spatter) and boil, scraping up brown bits, until liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons, about 1 minute. Add any scallop juices accumulated on plate and bring to a simmer.
6

Instruction 6

Reduce heat to low and whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until incorporated.
7

Instruction 7

Add asparagus and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
8

Instruction 8

Serve scallops topped with asparagus and sauce.
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