Seared Scallops with Almond Vinaigrette

Name: Seared Scallops with Almond Vinaigrette
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 cup roasted almonds, preferably Marcona; 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 tablespoon (or more) Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 8 large sea scallops (about 9 oz.), side muscle removed; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 sprigs thyme; 2 tablespoons peach preserves; Fresh herbs, baby arugula, or microgreens

Seared Scallops with Almond Vinaigrette was pinched from <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/quick-recipes/2012/09/seared-scallops-with-almond-vinaigrette" target="_blank">www.bonappetit.com.</a>

"Jeremiah Bacon, chef at The Macintosh in Charleston, SC, uses this versatile almond vinaigrette to sauce grilled seafood and to dress greens. Here he uses it with scallops in an elegant but easy-to-prepare dish...."

INGREDIENTS

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1/4 cup roasted almonds, preferably Marcona

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5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

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1 tablespoon (or more) Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar

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1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

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Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

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8 large sea scallops (about 9 oz.), side muscle removed

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1 tablespoon unsalted butter

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2 sprigs thyme

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2 tablespoons peach preserves

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Fresh herbs, baby arugula, or microgreens

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