PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CHAMPAGNE GRAPES AND ALMONDS

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Make and share this Pan-Seared Scallops With Champagne Grapes and Almonds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sandrasothere

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 large sea scallops, side muscles removed
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons shallots, minced
2/3 cup champagne grapes or 2/3 cup seedless black grapes, halved
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in very large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook butter until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Add scallops, cook 2 minutes per side.
  • Transfer scallops to plate, tent with foil.
  • Melt remaining butter in same skillet over miduim-high heat.
  • Add shallots and grapes, saute until shallots are golden, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in lemon juice and any accumulated scallop juices.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in almonds and parsley.
  • Place 4 scallops on each of 4 plates.
  • Spoon sauce over and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.5, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 52.6, Sodium 239, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 9.3

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