Sea Scallops With Almond Sauce

1. 1

   Combine oil and half the butter in a large skillet, preferably nonstick, and turn heat to medium-high.

2. 2

   Sprinkle scallops with salt and cayenne.

3. 3

   When butter foam subsides, add scallops to pan, one at a time (or all at once if you're using bay scallops), and turn heat to high.

4. 4

   Cook about 2 minutes, or until one side browns, then turn and brown other side for a minute or two longer.

5. 5

   (If you like scallops more well done, cook a couple of minutes more.)

6. 6

   Remove scallops to a plate, and keep warm.

7. 7

   Add nuts to skillet over high heat, and cook, stirring, a minute or two, until dark brown.

8. 8

   Add wine, and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced to a syrup, about 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Add remaining butter; when sauce has thickened, pour over scallops.

10. 10

    Garnish with parsley if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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