Turbo Scallops

Instructions

• 1Place the Joule Turbo Sous Vide inside a pot or large vessel (max 8 litres) and place on a trivet. Fill with cool tap water until approximately halfway between the minimum and maximum fill lines and keep the pot uncovered.
  Tip: A trivet will protect your benchtop from direct contact with the hot pot or vessel. 
• 2Place the scallops, flat, side by side, in a microwave-safe, zip-lock freezer bag. Sprinkle with salt and add the oil. If cooking more than 8 scallops, use multiple bags.
• 3In Breville+, press Set Time & Temp at the bottom of the screen and follow the prompts to customise the cooking of your scallops. Once set, lower the bag into the water against the side of the pot, while using a spatula to push it three-quarters of the way down. This will remove the air and ensures it does not float. Seal the bag and Start Turbo.
• 4When the timer signals that the scallops are done, heat a cast iron skillet or heavy-based frying pan over high heat. Carefully remove the bag from the water. Place the scallops on a paper towel lined cooling rack set over a tray and pat dry. 
• 5Only when the pan starts to smoke (this will prevent overcooking and sticking), add 1 tablespoon of oil and sear the scallops for 30 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Repeat as necessary to cook all scallops.
  Tip: For extra flavour and colour, you can add a knob of butter and baste the scallops while searing.
• 6Serve the scallops with a sprinkle of salt and a squeeze of lemon.