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Seared Sea Scallops with Crème Fraîche and Caviar

A simple and sensational starter.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 24

Ingredients

1

teaspoon vegetable oil

12

large sea scallops, cut horizontally into 2 rounds

1

/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream

1

/2 ounce caviar

4

fresh chives, cut into 1-inch lengths

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Cook scallops until golden on bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn over; sauté until just cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels. Cool to room temperature.

    Step 2

    Top each scallop with 1/2 teaspoon crème fraîche. Top with caviar. Garnish with chives and serve.