SCALLOPS IN HERB BUTTER SAUCE

By slebel

Ingredients

• Scallops have a voluptuous texture, especially when served in a sauce enriched with butter and cream. If you have them serve scallops in individual gratin dishes.
• 24 scallops
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) plus 1/4 cup (50 mL) unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) white wine
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) whipping cream
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped chives
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped parsley
• 1 tsp (5 mL) thyme leaves, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 300ºF (150ºC).

2. Place the gratin dishes in the oven.

3. Pat dry the scallops and season with salt and pepper. In a large frying pan heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of butter and the oil over high heat. Add the scallops and cook for 2 minutes. Turn the scallops and cook for another 2 minutes or until opaque in the centre. Transfer the scallops into the gratin dishes and keep warm in the oven.

4. Add the white wine to pan and bring to a boil, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Continue to boil until the wine is reduced by half. Cut the remaining butter into cubes.

5. Whisk the whipping cream into the reduced wine and then gradually whisk in the butter. Add all the chopped herbs, stir to mix and then check the seasoning. Spoon the sauce over the scallops and serve immediately.