Seared Scallops with Green Grape Salsa

    The scallops are great, but the green grape salsa on the side steals the show!
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    seared scallops with green grape salsa

    Recipe by Alexa Weibel

    Start to Finish: 20 minutes

    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 lb. green grapes, halved (about 1 1/2 cups)

    • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

    • 1 small shallot, minced

    • 3 tbsp. EVOO

    • 2 tsp. Champagne vinegar

    • 1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh tarragon

    • 1 small clove garlic, finely grated

    • 1/4 tsp. sugar

    • 2 tbsp. canola oil

    • 12 large scallops

    • 4 tbsp. butter

    • 4 sprigs fresh thyme

    Preparation

    In bowl, toss first 8 ingredients; season. In cast-iron skillet, heat canola oil over high. Pat scallops dry; season. Sear until browned on bottom, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat; turn scallops. Add butter and thyme. Tilt pan; baste scallops until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Serve over grape salsa.