Pan-Fried Abalone
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From Joy of Cooking INGREDIENTS
2 abalone steaks
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 sprigs fresh parsleyTenderize the abalone steaks by pounding with a wooden mallet. Use persistant, firm strikes, and flatten them to a 1/4-inch thickness. Do not overcook, or the abalone will become tough and rubbery. Thirty seconds to a side is enough. Less is better.
Pat the abalone dry. Melt the butter with the oil in a large skillet. When the butter foams and is very hot, add the steaks. Season with salt and pepper and fry 30 seconds on each side. Transfer to a warm platter, drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with parsley.
Makes 2 servings