Name: Scallops with Apple Pan Sauce
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Granny Smith apples; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 12 large sea scallops (about 1 pound), side muscle removed; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/4 cup hearty sprouts (such as daikon or sunflower) or pea shoots

Panseared scallops topped with buttery sauce and cubes of apple on a plate.

Scallops with Apple Pan SauceCraig Cutler

Granny Smith apples are ideal for this dish: Their sweet-tart juice complements the rich scallops, and they keep their shape when cooked.

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