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KLG
07-26-2005, 11:43 AM
Tried this one last night - recipe off of epicurious.com. It is REALLY yummy!!!!

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5 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 large sea scallops (about 1 pound)
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1/3 cup chopped shallots
1/4 cup husked hazelnuts, toasted, chopped
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 1 small bunch watercress, thick stems trimmed


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Cook butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until deep golden brown and most of foam subsides, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes. Transfer butter to bowl, reserving skillet. Sprinkle scallops with salt, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon thyme; add to reserved skillet and cook until just opaque in center, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to plate. Add shallots, hazelnuts, and remaining 1 teaspoon thyme to skillet; stir 30 seconds. Remove skillet from heat. Add browned butter and vinegar; stir to blend. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper. Divide watercress between 2 plates. Top with scallops and spoon warm vinaigrette over.

Vivid Decay
09-10-2005, 07:13 PM
Where exactly do you get husked hazelnuts? That sounds rrrreeeeaaalllllllyyyy good!