Seared Scallops with Tarragon-Butter Sauce
By nancytripp
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 * 1 1/4 pounds large sea scallops, tough ligament from side of each discarded
- 7 * 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons, divided
- 2 * 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
- 1 * 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
Details
Servings 4
Preparation
Step 1
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.
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