CRISPY SCALLOPS WITH TARRAGON CREAM

CRISPY SCALLOPS WITH TARRAGON CREAM image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 egg
2 teaspoons water
2/3 cup Italian-style panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
1/3 cup mashed potato flakes
1 pound sea scallops
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and potato flakes. Dip scallops in egg mixture, then coat with crumb mixture. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook scallops in batches for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in tarragon. Serve with scallops.