Scallops With Cream and Basil

5.0(942)

by Mark Bittman·published 2007-09-26

Dinner

Servings

4 servings

Total time

20 min

Calories / serving

391 kcal

Ingredients (9)

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Instructions (4 steps)

01Put 4 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium-high heat. When foam subsides, add scallops; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brown on both sides, adjusting heat so they brown nicely; they need not cook through. Remove them to a plate.
02Turn off heat, cool pan a bit and wipe out. Add remaining butter over medium heat. When it melts, add shallots, garlic, chili flakes and a little more salt and pepper. Cook about 2 minutes, or until shallots soften.
03Add wine, raise heat a bit, and let bubble away for a minute or so until reduced by about half; add cream and repeat. When liquid is thick, return scallops and juices to pan.
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Rich recipe — supports nutrition-aware planning.