Peanut Crusted Sea Scallops With Fettuccine

The secret to tender, juicy scallops is a quick sear, just 1 minute per side.

A crunchy topping of chopped peanuts and breadcrumbs adds an unexpected but welcome texture. Linda Gassenheimer/TNS

By Linda Gassenheimer Tribune News Service

I love making sea scallops. They’re sweet, juicy and take only a couple of minutes to cook. For this dish, I topped the scallops with crunchy chopped peanuts and finished them with a brown butter sauce that adds a nutty depth of flavor.