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Seared Scallops With Herb Butter Sauce

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by KathyP53·published 2007-01-08

European

Servings

2 serving(s)

Total time

20 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

464 kcal

Ingredients (11)

serves

1 lb dry large scallop (rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels)scallop
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 6 piecesbutter
2 tablespoons finely diced shallots (1 medium shallot)shallot
1/4 cup dry white winewhite-wine
1/8 cup finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsleyparsley
1/8 cup finely chopped fresh chiveschive
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zestlemon
kosher saltsalt
fresh ground black pepperpepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilextra-virgin-olive-oil
2 lemon wedges, for servinglemon

Instructions (15 steps)

01Heat 12" nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes.
02Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat until quite hot.
03Pat scallops dry one more time and put them in the pan in a single, uncrowded layer.

04Season with salt and pepper and let sear undisturbed until one side is browned and crisp, 2-4 minutes.

05Using tongs, turn the scallops and sear until the second side is well browned and the scallops are almost firm to the touch, 2-4 minutes.

06Take the pan off the heat, transfer the scallops to a plate, and set them in a warm spot.

07Let the pan cool for a minutes before you make the sauce.

08When pan has cooled somewhat, return it to medium heat.

09Add a piece of the butter and the shallots and saute until shallots begin to soften, about 1 minutes.

10Add wine and simmer until reduced by half, another 1-2 minutes.

11Add the herbs and lemon zest.

12Reduce heat to low, add the remaining butter, and whisk constantly until the butter melts into the sauce.

13Return the scallops and any accumulated juices to the pan.

14Gently roll the scallops in the sauce to warm them through.

15Taste for salt and pepper and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side to squeeze over the scallops.

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