Brown-Butter Scallops With Kabocha Squash Puree and Matsutake Mushrooms
From Chef Sean for Ghetto Gourmet, theghet.com
For the scallops:
4 medium diver scallops
6 Tbsp. butter
Fresh thyme
Place scallops, 3 Tbsp. butter, and fresh thyme in a Cryovac bag; vacuum-seal the bag. Over a low flame, bring a pot of water to 125ºF. Put the bag in the water and cook for 12 minutes. Remove scallops from bag and dry completely. Heat a large sauté pan over very high heat and add remaining butter. Place scallops in pan and sauté until golden brown.