Elegant Scallops with Chive and Butter Sauce

Scallops are elegant, delicious, and easy to prepare.  In less than 20 minutes – start to finish – you will elevate your simple celebration entrée to restaurant quality without the restaurant prices!

Scallops with Chives and Butter Sauce

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4-1 1/2 lb large sea scallops
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 5 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 2 Tbsp chopped shallots
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp snipped chives

Instructions

  • To make sure you have the best tasting scallops, mix together 4 cups of water and 2 T. kosher salt. Add scallops and let them brine for 10 minutes. Then drain off water and salt and patt them dry with a paper towel. (This can be done several hours in advance).
  • Heat 1 T. butter in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.  Sear scallops turning them once.  This will take about 5 minutes on a gas stove, or 7-8 minutes on an electric stove.  
  • Once they turn a nice golden color, remove from pan, place on a plate and keep warm.
  • To the same pan, add shallots, wine and vinegar and bring to a boil.  Reduce until around 2 tablespoons.
  • You can add the juices on the scallop plate for more flavor.  Reduce the heat to low and add the butter.  Stir the sauce until a nice consistency. 
  • Add chives and stir.  Plate the scallops and top with the sauce.

 

 

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