CREAMY TARRAGON SCALLOPS WITH SPINACH & SMASHED POTATOES
Sauteed scallops in rich creamy tarragon sauce on bed of smashed potatoes and steamed fresh spinach. Great for a romantic twosome or dinner party! This serves two; can multiply for more. (Will post photo when published)
Provided by Caroline Cooks
Categories Savory
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Boil until potatoes are tender, about 8 minutes.
- Drain.
- Return to pot.
- Smash potatoes.
- Stir in 1 tablespoons butter. Stir in Half and Half and ½ teas. tarragon into warm smashed potatoes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Set aside and keep warm.
- Steam spinach leaves and keep warm.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in cast iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dry scallops and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Add scallops; sauté until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer to plate; tent with foil.
- Reserve juices in skillet.
- Sauté onions in skillet until softened; add garlic, then wine.
- Deglaze skillet.
- Simmer over medium heat until absorbed, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to MED-LOW.
- Stir in about 1/2 cup Half and Half and 1 teas. tarragon; simmer 1-2 minute to thicken.
- Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- To serve: Divide and place steamed spinach on top smashed potatoes on two warmed plates.
- Divide scallops and place on spinach.
- Divide sauce over all.
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Charlotte Dentaah
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste.
Made 147
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did because it was amazing!
Laxmi Saud
[email protected]This was an easy and delicious recipe. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.
Afjol Hussen
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The scallops were so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
RTMP gaming
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.
jacob wanjiku
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The scallops were cooked well, but the sauce lacked flavor. I added some additional seasonings and it improved the dish significantly.
Adamaris Diaz
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good. The scallops were cooked well and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to someone who likes rich, creamy dishes.
Kasumba Vicent
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did because it was amazing! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Enuoyibo Favour
[email protected]This was an easy and delicious recipe. I used frozen scallops and they turned out great. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the spinach and potatoes were a perfect accompaniment.
Redone Bellasskri
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The scallops were juicy and tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Asif Ad f
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a perfect meal.