SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CREAMY NOODLES AND PEAS

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Pairing the delicate sweetness of sea scallops and peas this is a meaty, substantial meal accompanied by a rich white wine sauce studded with chopped chives.From the May 2007 issue of Gourmet.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces medium egg noodles
1 cup frozen baby peas
3/4 lb large scallop, about 15, tough ligament removed from side of each if attached, halved horizontally
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons water
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until almost al dente, about 5 minutes, then stir in peas and cook until noodles are al dente, about 2 minutes more.
  • Drain in a colander, then transfer to a platter and keep warm,loosely covered with foil.
  • While noodles cook, pat scallops dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Heat butter in a 12 inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then add scallops.
  • Increase heat to high and sear scallops, turning over once, until golden brown and just cooked through, 2 minutes total.
  • Transfer to platter with noodles and keep covered.
  • Add wine to skillet, and deglaze by boiling, stirring, and scraping up any brown bits, 1 minute.
  • Stir in water and cream and boil until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper; stir in chives and pour sauce over noodles and scallops.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.5, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 114.3, Sodium 304.5, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 19.8

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