Flaming Seafood...

This weekend, I decided that I wanted to try pan searing some things. Yeah, I have been watching too much food network. But dang! They make it look so easy... and SO delicious!

Up to now, when I have had a flame-up on the grill, it's totally by accident, usually after I have grilled soup bones for the canine companions (Jaz and Delilah). Those things are disgusting, and tend to drip fat onto my pristine grilling surface, which, if not cleaned up, catches fire. Not pretty! Yet still, when they do it intentionally on the Food Network... well, it's just so impressive! Must. Try. Now.

So on this day, I chose to flame! Beautiful fresh scallops smuggled into Hooterville by an unsuspecting mule... rinsed and swaddled in paper towels to gently dry the precious treasures from the sea... then seasoned with Sea Salt and freshly ground Pepper (I like a blend of Black Pepper, White Pepper and Red Pepper). A non-stick skillet waiting anxiously... heating on the side burner of the grill... A little EVOO (that's Extra Virgin Olive Oil, y'all!) drizzled into the bottom of the pan... and then... when the oil wass hot enough, in went the Scallops! I gave them a few seconds to really get comfy in the hot oil, and then poured a dash of Chardonnay into the pan. BAH-WHOOOOSH! Impressive, no?

O...You might not wanna try this one if your due for a visit with your aesthetician! ;-}

The Seared Scallops were accompanied by beautiful White Corn on the Cob... grilled in its husk to prevent the escape of deliciousness! Also, of course, tender Asparagus, tossed in EVOO and S&P (yeah, that's just Salt & Pepper). There's just nothing better than Asparagus that's been tossed on the grill!!!

The wine was Naked Chardonnay. Nice!

O...did I mention that I really don't care for seafood?? ;-}