Seared Scallops with a Lemon Radler Beurre Blanc
Cooking and beer have always, and WILL always, go hand in hand.
Making a beautiful batter? Beer me.
Long night on the line? Beer me.
Best meal I’ve ever had? Beer me.
Picking herbs for the hundred and forty first time? BEER ME.
Since abandoning alcohol a couple years ago, Athletic Brewing has become our go-to for refreshing flavor AND fun - so I was super excited about the new Lemon Radler that Athletic recently created in collaboration with David Chang.
Yes, THE David Chang.
Smooth, zesty and lemon-infused, this beer isn’t just the ultimate summer treat, but the perfect ingredient to cook with in place of other fully-fueled libations (like chardonnay).
Check it out! 🍋
here’s what you’ll need
scallops, colossal
grapefruit, segmented
strawberries, quartered
jalapeños, thinly sliced
chives, chopped
pea shoots
1/2 cup Athletic Brewing Ripe Pursuit Lemon Radler
1/2 cup butter, chilled and cubed
extra virgin olive oil
salt
pepper
here’s what you’ll need to do
Remove the muscle flap from the side of your scallops and gently pat dry with paper towel.
Season both sides of the scallop with salt and pepper.
Drizzle olive oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat.
Sear scallops on the first side for 2 minutes until golden and browned.
Flip and sear the other side for 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove scallops from the pan and set aside.
PRO TIP: Scallops are done cooking when all edges are opaque and they’re slightly firm to the touch, but have a little bounce back (like jell-o).
Try not to overcook your scallops or they’ll be tough and rubbery.
Remove pan from heat.
Slowly and CAREFULLY add beer.
Put your pan back on the burner and simmer until beer is reduced by half.
Reduce heat to low and whisk in chilled butter, one cube at a time, until the sauce is smooth and emulsified.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Arrange scallops on a bed of pea shoots surrounded by grapefruit, strawberries and jalapeño slices.
Drizzle with sauce.
Garnish with chives, and enjoy!
This post was sponsored by Athletic Brewing. Milford, CT and San Diego, CA. Near Beer.