HAZELNUT-CRUSTED SCALLOPS

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This recipe is by Julia Rutland, it came in the trial edition of Coastal Living Magazine, 11/2007 edition. It is from a few recipes that are ready in 25 minutes!

Provided by Manami

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch of grated nutmeg or 1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 lb sea scallops or 1 lb bay scallop, drained
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/4 cup finely chopped hazelnuts
hot cooked pasta
fresh thyme sprig

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a cast-iron or ovenproof skillet.
  • Stir in wine and whipping cream, thyme, salt, pepper & grated nutmeg.
  • Add scallops, turning to coat.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small bowl in the microwave, and stir in panko and nuts.
  • Sprinkle mixture over scallops.
  • Bake at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
  • Serve with hot cooked pasta, mixed-greens with a honey-poppy seed vinaigrette, (Whisk 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar, 1 tsp gratedd onion, 1/4 olive oil, 2 tsp poppy seeds, and salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Serve over fresh salad greens) & pour a Jordon Chardonnay Russian River Valley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 766.8, Fat 52.5, SaturatedFat 26.2, Cholesterol 192.1, Sodium 974.5, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 43.5

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