SEA SCALLOPS WITH ALMOND SAUCE

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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 15m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
About 1 1/2 pounds sea or bay scallops
Salt
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/3 cup roughly chopped almonds, skin on
3/4 cup dry white wine
Chopped parsley for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Combine oil and half the butter in a large skillet, preferably nonstick, and turn heat to medium-high. Sprinkle scallops with salt and cayenne. When butter foam subsides, add scallops to pan, one at a time (or all at once if you're using bay scallops), and turn heat to high. Cook about 2 minutes, or until one side browns, then turn and brown other side for a minute or two longer. (If you like scallops more well done, cook a couple of minutes more.)
  • Remove scallops to a plate, and keep warm. Add nuts to skillet over high heat, and cook, stirring, a minute or two, until dark brown. Add wine, and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced to a syrup, about 5 minutes. Add remaining butter; when sauce has thickened, pour over scallops. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 302, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 670 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Emma Doe
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This dish is elegant and delicious. Perfect for a special occasion.


Cumar yarr Cumar yare
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.


BIGBOY comedy
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This is a must-try recipe for seafood lovers.


Slytherin Jedi
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy scallops.


Elizabeth Pollux
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Brad Dix
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and the results are stunning.


Jasinta Kinney
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This recipe is definitely a winner. I will definitely be making it again.


Kaden Dennen
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I loved this dish. The scallops were so tender and the almond sauce was amazing.


ADKAHN123 ADKAHN123
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I was really impressed with this recipe. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the almond sauce was so flavorful.


Doge 123
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This dish is elegant and delicious. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Erich Schultz
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Yusuff Suliyat odunola
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Nikola Petric
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my guests. It's one of my go-to recipes for entertaining.


Saqlain Abbas saqlain Abbas
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This is a great recipe for a date night or special occasion. It's easy to make and the results are impressive.


Christal Stillwell
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The scallops were tender and the almond sauce was creamy and rich.


Nadia Pandor
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The scallops were cooked perfectly and the almond sauce was very flavorful.


Brooke Sherrin
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Nega Getahun
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I loved this dish! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the almond sauce was amazing.


Gull Afghan
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The scallops were tender and flavorful, and the almond sauce was rich and creamy.


mukiibi Gideon
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These scallops were cooked to perfection and the almond sauce was divine! I served it with roasted asparagus and it was a hit with my guests.