Pan-Seared Sea Scallops With Herb Butter Sauce Recipe

Name: Pan-Seared Sea Scallops With Herb Butter Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Bring large pot of water to rolling boil. Add generous amount of salt to water and cook linguine to just before al dente.
2
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.
3
Add shallot and garlic to the same skillet and saute until softened.
4
Add the wine and cook until reduced to almost gone.
5
Add the clam juice and reduce by about 1/2.
6
Add red pepper flakes, the herbs, capers, lemon zest and lemon juice. Season with pepper to taste and add the butter.
7
Add the cooked and drained linguine to the skillet; allowing the liquid to be absorbed and the sauce coating the pasta.
8
Transfer to a serving bowl placing the seared scallops on top.

156

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb linguine, salt, 1 lb sea scallops, salt, and more.

Yes, Pan-Seared Sea Scallops With Herb Butter 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 Sea Scallops With Herb Butter Sauce

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