Pan-Fried Scallops with White Wine Reduction

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Katherine Robinson, Glenwood Spgs, Colorado

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 23, 2023

I learned the art of wine reduction from a cooking class...the flavor is fabulous! Despite the fancy title, pan-fried scallops are easy to prepare. —Katherine Robinson, Glenwood Springs, Colorado

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Pan-Fried Scallops with White Wine Reduction

Yield:8 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sea scallops
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • white wine reduction:
    • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
    • 1/3 cup orange juice
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
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Directions

  1. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute scallops in oil until firm and opaque. Remove and keep warm.
  2. Add wine to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in the orange juice, onion, oregano, mustard and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until reduced by half, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Serve with scallops.
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