Scallops with Hazelnuts and Warm Sun Gold Tomatoes

By LRay

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped skin-on hazelnuts
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 poundlarge sea scallops, side muscle removed, patted dry
• 1 pintS un Gold or grape tomatoes
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Toast hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes. Toss with 1 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Season scallops with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

Pour off most liquid in skillet. Add tomatoes and shallot, season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing, until some tomatoes have burst, about 4 minutes. Mix in vinegar and serve with scallops topped with tarragon and hazelnuts.