Scallops with Ginger Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 pound scallops or shrimp
  • S&P to taste
  • 2 tablespoons minced ginger root
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • Servings: 4
  • Nutrition Facts
  • Serving size: 1/4 of a recipe (6.6 ounces).
  • Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 230.22
  • Calories From Fat (44%) 102.32
  • % Daily Value
  • Total Fat 12.21g 19%
  • Saturated Fat 7.19g 36%
  • Cholesterol 73.15mg 24%
  • Sodium 267.42mg 11%
  • Potassium 510.62mg 15%
  • Total Carbohydrates 8g 3%
  • Fiber 0.38g 2%
  • Sugar 0.26g
  • Protein 19.74g 39%

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cut any large scallops in halves. Sprinkle with S&P. Heat 3 T. Butter in a large skillet over high heat. Sear the scallops in butter for 1 minute per side, or until brown. Remove the scallops to a bowl with a slotted spoon, reserving the pan drippings. Saute the ginger and garlic in the reserved pan drippings for 30 seconds. Stir in the wine and vinegar. Bring to a boil. boil for 2 minutes, stirring to deglaze. Add the whipping cream and 2 T butter.

2. Simmer for 3 minutes or just until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, stirring frequently. Return the scallops to the skillet. Sinner fir 2 minutes or until the scallops are opaque in the center, stirring frequently. Add the cilantro and green onions and mix well.