Looks delicious. We're grilling tonight. I gotta make some scallops to go with. Any body got any suggestions? Otherwise it'll be apple pan sauce or tarragon butter.
First of all, DO NOT overcook the scallops.
Heat a saute pan to med-high. About a teaspoon is all you need of fat (olive oil or bacon fat recommended)
While the pan is getting hot, mince some red onion/shallot/white onion, garlic & aromatics (garlic, ginger etc.)
Season scallops with salt & pepper liberally
place in pan, sear until golden brown, turn. Cover if med-rare is too rare, although it should be perfect
When seared beautifully on both sides, remove and set aside. Immediately place onion or shallot in pan. Reduce heat to med-low. After some color appears, add aromatic. When soft, add Garlic/ginger. Saute for about 3 min, stir. Now add white wine or whisky. reduce by about 30%. At this point, decide if you want a butter sauce or a simple redux (reduction) For the latter remove from heat and pour over scallops & serve. For the former, whisk in 2-3 Tablespoons of unsalted butter over heat, then remove from heat as soon as butter is incorperated. Season with salt & pepper and serve on the side.
See? Easy