Tarragon Lover's Scallops
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Tarragon Lover's Scallops

1. Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
2. Butter, divided - 5 tablespoons
3. Sea scallops, rinsed and drained - 1 ½ pounds
4. Salt to taste - 1 teaspoon
5. Freshly ground black pepper - ¼ teaspoon
6. Dry white wine - ½ cup
7. Lemon, zested - 1
8. Chopped fresh tarragon - 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Tarragon Lover's Scallops

1. Stage

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Place half of the scallops in the skillet without crowding; cook until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove scallops to a plate. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon butter in the skillet, and cook remaining scallops. Remove to plate.

2. Stage

Wipe out skillet, and return skillet to medium heat. Pour in wine, and boil 1 or 2 minutes, until reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Reduce heat to low, and whisk in the remaining 4 tablespoons butter; just softening butter to form a smooth sauce. Stir in salt, lemon zest, and tarragon. Pour sauce over scallops.