Jul 14 2026
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Scallops A La Plancha (d) Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

lentil ragu, lemon butter, crunchy shallots

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Ingredients

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Scallops

Lentil Ragu

Lemon Butter

Crunchy Shallots

Method

Scallops

  1. 1

    Prepare the Scallops

    Pat the scallops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Cook the Scallops

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add scallops and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and opaque. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Lentil Ragu

  1. 3

    Cook the Lentils

    In a medium saucepan, combine lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.

  2. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In another skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery, sautéing until softened (about 5-6 minutes). Add garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper, cooking for an additional minute.

  3. 5

    Combine Ragu

    Once the lentils are cooked, add them to the vegetable mixture. Stir well and let simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Lemon Butter

  1. 6

    Make the Lemon Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Crunchy Shallots

  1. 7

    Fry the Shallots

    In a bowl, toss sliced shallots in flour until well coated. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry shallots in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

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