Discover how to perfectly cook scallops sous vide frozen, seared to golden perfection and garnished with fresh parsley for a tender, flavorful dish.
Servings 2servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine International
Ingredients
1poundfrozen scallops
2tablespoonsunsalted buttermelted
1teaspoonkosher salt
1/2teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
1tablespoonfresh parsleyfinely chopped
Equipment
sous vide precision cooker
vacuum sealer
cast iron skillet
tongs
Method
Fill a large pot with water and attach a sous vide precision cooker. Set the temperature to 120°F for medium-rare or 130°F for medium doneness.
Place the frozen scallops in a single layer in a vacuum-seal bag. Add the melted butter, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Seal the bag using a vacuum sealer, ensuring all air is removed.
Submerge the sealed bag in the preheated water bath. Cook for 30 minutes if starting from frozen, or 15 minutes if thawed. The scallops should feel firm but slightly springy when pressed.
Remove the bag from the water bath and carefully open it. Use tongs to transfer the scallops to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess butter.
Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat for 1 minute. Sear the scallops for 30 seconds per side until golden brown. The edges should be crisp but the centers tender.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.