Pan-Seared Scallops With Tarragon White Wine Sauce Recipe

Name: Pan-Seared Scallops With Tarragon White Wine Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 medium sea scallops (approx 8 oz.); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; Tarragon White Wine Sauce; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 shallot, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup whipping cream, 35%; 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

Servings: persons

16 medium sea scallops (approx 8 oz.)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Tarragon White Wine Sauce
1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup whipping cream, 35%
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

1
Pull muscle off each scallop; discard. Pat scallops dry; dredge with cornstarch.
2
In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; sear scallops until opaque and crispy brown on both sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plate. Wash out skillet.
3
Tarragon White Wine Sauce:.
4
In same skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook shallot, salt and pepper; until softened, about 3 minutes.
5
Add wine; cook, stirring until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add cream; cook, stirring until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Stir in tarragon and chives. The sauce is ready when it coats the back of a spoon.
6
Return scallops to pan; heat through.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 medium sea scallops (approx 8 oz.), 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, Tarragon White Wine Sauce, and more.

Yes, Pan-Seared Scallops With Tarragon White Wine Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pan-Seared Scallops With Tarragon White Wine Sauce

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