Seared Scallops with Citrus Herb Sauce
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.
Be sure to pat the scallops with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. This helps create that perfectly browned and flavorful scallop your better half will love. —April Lane, Greeneville, Tennessee
Ingredients
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3/4 pound sea scallops
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/8 teaspoon paprika
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3 tablespoons butter, divided
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1 garlic clove, minced
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2 tablespoons dry sherry or chicken broth
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/8 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
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1/8 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
Directions
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1.
Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add scallops; sear for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and firm. Remove from the skillet; keep warm.
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2.
Wipe skillet clean if necessary. Saute garlic in remaining butter until tender; stir in sherry. Cook until liquid is almost evaporated; stir in the remaining ingredients. Serve with scallops.
Nutrition Facts
3 scallops with 1-1/2 teaspoons sauce: 314 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 691mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein.
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