Seared Scallops with Green Grape Salsa
The scallops are great, but the green grape salsa on the side steals the show!
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.