If you like BLTs, try a Seared Scallop BLT with herbed butter, avocado, and seared scallops.
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INGREDIENTS
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– ¾ lb sea scallops (16 scallops), rinsed, connector muscle removed, and patted dry– 1 Tbsp unsalted butter– 1 Tbsp olive oil– Herbed butter (recipe below)– 4 slices crusty bread (like ciabatta or sourdough), toasted– 8 leaves butter, Boston, or bibb lettuce– 2 medium tomatoes, sliced thickly– 1 ½ avocados, peeled, pitted, and cut in 16 slice– 8 slices bacon, cooked crispyHerbed Butter– 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened– 2 garlic cloves, minced– 2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley– 1 tsp grated lemon zest– 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon zest– ½ tsp black pepper– ¼ tsp salt
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
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Season scallops lightly with salt and pepper. Over medium heat, add butter and olive oil to large pan.
Step 2
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Once hot (but not smoking), add scallops in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding.
Step 3
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Sear for 2 minutes, flip, and sear for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown on both sides. Keep warm on a plate with foil while making the sandwich.
Step 4
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Spread herbed butter on four slices of crusty bread and top with two lettuce leaves, two tomato slices, four avocado slices, two crispy bacon slices, and four scallops.
Step 5
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Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl with a fork.