8 sea scallops (each about 1 in. wide, about 8 oz. total)
1/2 c crème fraîche or whipping cream
1/4 c vegetable oil
1/2 c thinly sliced shallots (about 2 oz.)
Salt & pepper
Directions
Step #1 In a bowl, with a mixer on high speed, beat créme fraîche & coconut milk until soft peaks form.
Step #2 Cover up & chill while preparing shallots & scallops.
Step #3 In an 8- to 10-inch nonstick frying pan over med-heat/flame, stir shallots in oil until crisp & golden, 6 to 10 mins.
Step #4 With a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel to drain.
Step #5 Rinse scallops & pat dry.
Step #6 Sprinkle top both sides with salt & pepper.
Step #7 Add scallops in a single layer to frying pan (no need to wash) & cook, turning once, until browned on both sides & barely opaque but still moist-looking in the center (cut to test), 3 to 4 mins total.
Step #8 Let cool to about room temp, about 5 mins.
Step #9 Arrange scallops on a platter & top each with about 2 tsps coconut crème fraîche.
Step #10 Sprinkle top equally with fried shallots.
Enjoy the Seared Scallops with Shallots & Coconut Cream recipe