Buttery Seared Scallops & Roasted Cauliflower
Pan-seared scallops with a brown butter finish, served alongside crispy roasted cauliflower. Restaurant-quality in 25 minutes — no fancy technique required.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Toss cauliflower with 1 tbsp butter, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and roast at 425°F.
Step 2
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until a drop of water sizzles and evaporates immediately.
Step 3
Season scallops with salt and pepper. Sear 90 seconds per side without moving—edges should look opaque, centers still tender.
Step 4
Transfer scallops to a plate. Add shallot to the skillet, cook 30 seconds, then pour in wine and let it bubble 1 minute.
Step 5
Remove from heat. Whisk in remaining 2 tbsp butter until silky, then juice half the lemon into the sauce.
Step 6
Plate scallops and cauliflower, spoon buttery sauce over top, garnish with parsley and a lemon wedge.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- paper towels
- measuring spoons
- knife
- whisk
- tongs
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