SEARED SCALLOPS WITH TARRAGON-BUTTER SAUCE

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Seared Scallops with Tarragon-Butter Sauce image

Provided by Andrea Albin

Categories     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Scallop     White Wine     Tarragon     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 pounds large sea scallops, tough ligament from side of each discarded
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons, divided
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon

Steps:

  • Pat scallops dry and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper (total).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then sear scallops, turning once, until golden brown and just cooked through, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a platter.
  • Add shallot, wine, and vinegar to skillet and boil, scraping up brown bits, until reduced to 2 tablespoons. Add juices from platter and if necessary boil until liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Reduce heat to low and add 3 tablespoons butter, stirring until almost melted, then add remaining 3 tablespoons butter and swirl until incorporated and sauce has a creamy consistency. Stir in tarragon and salt to taste; pour sauce over scallops.

Ryan Hergesheimer
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Nelsy Espino
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Laura Perreault
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I made this dish for my wife's birthday and she loved it. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


CHUKWUKA CHIOMA
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Angeilana Ayoub
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The scallops were cooked perfectly, but the sauce was lacking in flavor. I would recommend adding some more herbs and spices to the sauce.


moses oluwaseyi
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Junaid s flexo and paper bag machine
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


shridhan Stha
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Prince Ansarul
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Polynice Kemlyce
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I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Cleoni Nel
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This was a great recipe! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Tasmit Afzal
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved the scallops and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Stuart Russell
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These scallops were amazing! The tarragon butter sauce was so flavorful and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.