PAN-SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH HERB BUTTER SAUCE

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Make and share this Pan-Seared Sea Scallops With Herb Butter Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diane C 2

Categories     European

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 lb linguine
salt
1 lb sea scallops
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup clam juice
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
12 basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon chives, chopped
1 tablespoon capers, drained
lemon, zest of 1
lemon, juice of 1/2
pepper
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of water to rolling boil. Add generous amount of salt to water and cook linguine to just before al dente.
  • Season scallops with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in large skillet over medium high heat. Sear scallops about 2 minutes on each side; remove from skillet to a plate and cover with foil. Set aside.
  • Add shallot and garlic to the same skillet and saute until softened.
  • Add the wine and cook until reduced to almost gone.
  • Add the clam juice and reduce by about 1/2.
  • Add red pepper flakes, the herbs, capers, lemon zest and lemon juice. Season with pepper to taste and add the butter.
  • Add the cooked and drained linguine to the skillet; allowing the liquid to be absorbed and the sauce coating the pasta.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl placing the seared scallops on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650.8, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 42.5, Sodium 683.4, Carbohydrate 99.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.6, Protein 30.4

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