Pan-seared scallops in butter sauce with asparagus and mushrooms

Pan-Seared Scallops Beurre Blanc

Golden-seared wild Alaska Weathervane scallops are especially elegant with a silky beurre blanc. Shallot and white wine give the butter sauce brightness, while fresh chives add a simple finishing touch.

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Pan-Seared Scallops Beurre Blanc
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Pan-Seared Scallops Beurre Blanc

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Servings

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Wild Alaska Weathervane scallops are seared until golden, then served under a simple shallot, white wine and butter beurre blanc sauce made in the same pan.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Thaw the scallops and lay flat on paper towel and pat dry.

  2. Salt and pepper each side.

  3. Heat olive oil in large skillet over med-high heat.

  4. Once oil is hot, lay scallops in skillet in single layer.

  5. Let cook, without moving, for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

  6. Flip scallops over and sear the other side, 3-4 minutes until opaque in the middle.

  7. Remove scallops from pan and set aside.

  8. Reduce heat to medium and add shallots to pan and cook until translucent, 1-2 minutes.

  9. Add the white wine and milk (or cream) and whisk.

  10. Cook until reduced by half.

  11. Turn off the heat and add the butter cubes in two batches, whisking until sauce is creamy.

  12. Spoon sauce over scallops and top with chives.

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