Scallops with Fennel Grenobloise

By mahto

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound sea scallops
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium fennel bulb—trimmed, halved and thinly sliced, fronds reserved for garnish
• 2 tablespoons drained capers
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Details

Servings 2
Cooking time 12mins
Adapted from foodandwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil. Season the scallops with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat until golden brown on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the scallops and cook until just opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Transfer to a platter and keep warm.

Melt the butter in the skillet. Add the sliced fennel and capers and cook over high heat, stirring, until the fennel is crisp-tender and lightly golden, 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the fennel around the scallops and garnish with chopped fennel fronds. Serve with lemon wedges.