Food Recipes Dinner Scallop Grenobloise 5.0 (3) 3 Reviews Grenobloise means in the style of the southeastern French city of Grenoble, and refers to a classic French sauce of lemon and capers. Here, beautifully seared scallops with a golden crust are served in a sauce popping with acidity from lemon, brininess from capers, and slight warmth from mildly piquant jalapeños. Toss them with a favorite pasta for a quick, simple meal. For the best results, seek out Massachusetts dayboat scallops. They are harvested daily and are dry-packed, which yields the best flavor and sear. By Justin Chapple Justin Chapple Justin Chapple is a chef, recipe developer, food writer, video host, and cookbook author. In addition, he is the culinary director-at-large of Food & Wine and host of their video series, Mad Genius Tips, for which he was nominated twice for a prestigious James Bead Award. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 2, 2023 Tested by Food & Wine Test Kitchen Tested by Food & Wine Test Kitchen Recipes published by Food & Wine are rigorously tested by the culinary professionals at the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios in order to empower home cooks to enjoy being in the kitchen and preparing meals they will love. Our expert culinary team tests and retests each recipe using equipment and ingredients found in home kitchens to ensure that every recipe is delicious and works for cooks at home every single time. Meet the Food & Wine Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Audrey Davis Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 large lemon 16 jumbo sea scallops 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes 2 tablespoons capers, drained 1 medium jalapeño chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons) 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Directions Using a paring knife, remove outer peel and bitter white pith from lemon; discard. Cut in between membranes to remove lemon segments, and discard membranes. Cut segments into 1/4-inch pieces; remove and discard seeds. Set lemon segments aside. Sprinkle scallops evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add scallops; cook until well seared and golden brown on bottoms, about 3 minutes. Flip scallops; cook until just opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer scallops to a platter, and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Wipe skillet clean. Add butter to skillet, and melt over medium-high. Add capers and jalapeño; cook, stirring often, until sizzling and fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon segments, parsley, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spoon mixture over scallops. Serve immediately. Suggested Pairing Bright, grapefruity Sauvignon Blanc: Dry Creek Vineyard Originally appeared: May 2022 Rate It Print