Name: Pan-Seared Scallops with Chorizo and Corn
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ears of corn, husked; 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2 oz. smoked Spanish chorizo, finely chopped; 12 scallions, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/2–1 serrano chile (depending on heat), finely chopped; 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, plus more; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/3 cup chopped cilantro; 12 large sea scallops (about 1 lb.), side muscle removed, patted dry; 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter; 1 lime, halved; Lime wedges (for serving)

Three seared scallops over corn saut in white bowl with brown rim on a marble surface to the left of the bowl is a...

Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Molly Baz

Treat scallops to the flavorful oil left behind when you cook chorizo—it’s basically liquid gold.

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