Roasted Scallops with Citrus Vinaigrette

Previously featured in our Il Pranzo experience, this refreshing dish is the perfect addition to your table! Pair it with our Estate Sauvignon Blanc for a deliciously bright bite!

Recipe Information

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Minutes
Total Time: 16 Minutes
Total Servings: 2
Roasted scallops served in a white bowl with citrus vinaigrette, garnished with sliced radishes and herbs, with two glasses o.

Previously featured in our Il Pranzo experience, this refreshing dish is the perfect addition to your table! Pair it with our Estate Sauvignon Blanc for a deliciously bright bite!

Ingredients

Citrus Vinaigrette

  • 1 lime (zested)
  • 1 lemon (zested)
  • 1 orange (zested)
  • 1 cup Italian Varietal Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ½ cup Sauvignon Blanc White Wine Vinegar
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 1 small shallot (finely diced)
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)

Roasted Scallops

  • 6 scallops (U14 if possible)
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 bunch chives
  • 1 cucumber (shaved)
  • 1 chili pepper (shaved)
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
  • Sesame seeds (to garnish)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

  2. Toast sesame seeds until golden brown.

  3. Dry off scallops and season with salt and pepper on both sides.

  4. Heat up a stainless-steel sauté pan on high heat and once it is hot, add the oil.

  5. Place scallops in the hot pan and sear until golden brown on first side anywhere from 2-4 minutes.

  6. Turn heat down to medium then flip scallops, add butter. Remove and place on a paper towel to absorb excess fat and ready to serve!

  7. Slice chive finely, and shave cucumber and chili for garnish on top of scallops. Top scallops with the garnish and citrus vinaigrette and enjoy!

Shop the Recipe

2025 Estate Sauvignon Blanc
92 Points, James Suckling

This wine captures the purest expression of fruit, offering a layered snapshot of the varietal as it ripens on our Rutherford estate. To achieve depth and balance, we harvest in multiple passes — early picks preserve bright acidity and citrus notes, the mid-harvest selection highlights optimal varietal character, and the final pick brings richer tropical tones.