Tarragon Scallops on Asparagus Spears
These Tarragon Scallops on Asparagus Spears feature perfectly seared scallops with a golden crust, paired with crisp asparagus and finished in a delicate tarragon butter sauce. This quick and elegant seafood recipe is ideal for a light gourmet dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 12 large sea scallops
- 1 bunch asparagus spears, trimmed
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1–2 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat scallops completely dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch asparagus for 1–2 minutes, then transfer to ice water. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once hot, sear scallops for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped tarragon and lemon juice, creating a light sauce.
- Add asparagus to the pan and toss gently to coat and warm through.
- Return scallops briefly to the pan to reheat and absorb flavors.
- Plate asparagus and top with scallops. Spoon the tarragon butter sauce over the dish and serve immediately.
Notes
Dry scallops thoroughly to achieve a proper sear.Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain high heat.Use fresh tarragon for the best flavor.Do not overcook scallops—they should remain tender and slightly translucent in the center.
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