SAUTEED SEA SCALLOPS WITH SHALLOTS

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My family loves scallops and I like using sea scallops because they are generally more available and less expensive than the smaller bay scallops. A simple test for freshness, a very mild, sweet scent and a translucent, almost white color.

Provided by Dawnab

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup flour, for dusting
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 lbs sea scallops, sliced crosswise into halves
4 large shallots, peeled and finely chopped
1/3 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat butter and oil in a large skillet.
  • Season flour with salt and pepper and toss sliced scallops in it.
  • Drop scallops in hot oil and sauté very quickly until golden about 4 minutes.
  • Remove scallops to serving platter with slotted spoon.
  • Sauté shallots in same oil 5-6 minutes.
  • DO NOT BROWN.
  • Remove shallots and sprinkle them over scallops.
  • KEEP WARM.
  • Pour over excess oil from pan, add white wine and stir over high heat until wine is reduced by half.
  • Pour over scallops and sprinkle on herbs and serve while hot with lemon wedges.

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