Scallops in Hazelnut Brown Butter

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3

Indulge in the sumptuous Scallops in Hazelnut Brown Butter recipe

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

248

Sugar

Fat

20g

Scallops in Hazelnut Brown Butter is a fancy seafood dish that can be served for special occasions or romantic dinners. This recipe is straightforward to prepare, but it yields a sophisticated and elegant dish with complex flavors and textures. Cooked scallops are drizzled with a rich and nutty hazelnut brown butter sauce that is flavored with moscatel vinegar, giving an added tartness to the dish. The crunch of the hazelnuts complements the tenderness of the scallops well, making it a dish that is so delicious, it will leave you wanting more.

Instructions

1.	Rinse and pat dry the scallops with a paper towel.
2.	Season both sides of the scallops with salt and black pepper to taste.
3.	Heat a skillet over medium heat and add canola oil. Wait until the skillet and oil get hot.
4.	Add the scallops to the skillet, cooking for about 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
5.	To make hazelnut brown butter, melt the butter in another skillet and cook it over medium heat until it turns golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma.
6.	Add the chopped hazelnuts and moscatel vinegar to the hazelnut brown butter, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
7.	Once done, spoon the hazelnut brown butter mixture over the cooked scallops.

PROS

Scallops are low-calorie, high-protein, and low-fat seafood that are rich in vitamin B12, iron, and magnesium.

Hazelnuts are flavorful and nutritious nuts that are high in antioxidants, vitamin E, healthy fats, and fiber.

CONS

Scallops can be expensive, and sourcing fresh scallops can be challenging.

Hazelnuts contain a considerable amount of calories and fat, so they may not be suitable for those following a low-fat or low-calorie diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Scallops are known for their beneficial effects on heart health, immune system, cognitive function, and thyroid gland.
Hazelnuts are associated with reducing inflammation, lowering cholesterol levels, improving blood sugar control, and promoting weight loss.

	9 scallops
	2 tablespoons butter
	10 hazelnuts , chopped
	3 teaspoons canola oil
	2 teaspoons moscatel vinegar