SCALLOPS IN SAGE CREAM

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Found this in Taste of Home magazine and tweeked it to our liking. A simple, easy and delicious meal served over pasta or even rice.

Provided by mama smurf

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs sea scallops
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup shallot, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/8 cup sherry wine
6 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
hot pasta (optional)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet saute scallops in 2 tablespoons oil for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per each side or until firm and opaque.
  • Remove from pan and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet add the rest of the oil and red pepper flakes and add the shallots, garlic and mushrooms. Cook until tender.
  • Add the cream and bring to a boil and add the sherry. Cook and stir til thickened.
  • Add the scallops back the the pan and heat through. Stir in sage.
  • Serve over hot pasta or rice.

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