Excellent. Have made this recipe and the asparagus as shown, with brown rice. I have used dried tarragon and added butter. This is fast, simple and special enough for company or a romantic dinner for two.
Scallops in Buttery Wine Sauce
Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture before searing. This step ensures a nicely browned exterior.
Prep: 1 minute; Cook: 12 minutes
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 3 scallops and about 1 tablespoon sauce)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 225
- Calories from fat: 30%
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated fat: 2.4g
- Monounsaturated fat: 3.3g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.1g
- Protein: 28.6g
- Carbohydrate: 4.7g
- Fiber: 0.0g
- Cholesterol: 64mg
- Iron: 0.6mg
- Sodium: 441mg
- Calcium: 45mg
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Preparation
- 1. Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add scallops. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Transfer scallops to a serving platter; keep warm.
- 2. Add white wine, tarragon, and salt to pan, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; add butter, stirring until butter melts. Pour sauce over scallops. Sprinkle with pepper, if desired; serve immediately.
Scallops in Buttery Wine Sauce Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Shellfish
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Gluten-Free
- PUBLICATION: Oxmoor House
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