International•gourmet
Pan Seared Scallops with XO Sauce
Serves 2-3 as appetizer
- Prep time
- --
- Cook time
- Not listed
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 6 large scallops (thawed overnight in fridge if frozen)
- 1/2 tsp curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp seafood XO sauce or regular XO sauce
- 1 wedge of lemon
- Chopped spring onions to garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat dry scallops.
- 2
Season with salt, pepper, and curry powder on both sides.
- 3
Heat pan on medium high heat, add oil and butter.
- 4
When butter is melted, place scallops in and allow to sear for 2 minutes each side.
- 5
Place scallops on plate, spritz a little lemon juice on scallops.
- 6
Add a dollop of XO sauce on each scallop and garnish with spring onions.
- 7
Serve immediately.