Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Kitchen RestaurantButter Basted Sea Scallop Recipe

Butter Basted Sea Scallop Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Creamy Salsify, Fines Herbes and Shaved Winter Truffles. East Coast Day Boat scallops are lightly seared and then butter basted with tarragon and garlic to a caramelized peak. Placed atop a lightly creamy salsify enhanced by fines herbes, braised shallots, and finished with shaved truffles.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salsify

    Peel and slice the salsify into thin rounds. In a saucepan, cover the salsify with water and boil until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and return to the pan.

  2. 2

    Make the Creamy Salsify

    Add heavy cream, fines herbes, and season with salt and pepper to the cooked salsify. Simmer on low heat until heated through and slightly thickened. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Shallots

    Finely chop the shallots and sauté in a small pan with a bit of butter until softened and translucent. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Sear the Scallops

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Add a tablespoon of butter to the skillet and sear the scallops for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.

  5. 5

    Baste the Scallops

    Add the remaining butter, minced garlic, and tarragon to the skillet. Tilt the pan and use a spoon to baste the scallops with the melted butter for another minute until they are cooked through and caramelized.

  6. 6

    Assemble the Dish

    On each plate, place a generous spoonful of the creamy salsify. Top with the seared scallops, a sprinkle of sautéed shallots, and finish with shaved winter truffles.

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