Sea Scallops With Basil Sauce Recipe

Name: Sea Scallops With Basil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter (1/4 stick); 1/2 c. mushrooms, thinly sliced; 2 Tbsp. shallots, minced; 2 Tbsp. dry vermouth; 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1/2 c. bottled clam juice; 1/4 c. plus 3 Tbsp. water; 1/4 c. whipping cream; 12 large fresh basil leaves; 10 large sea scallops; 1/2 tsp. each: salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
1/2 c. mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. shallots, minced
2 Tbsp. dry vermouth
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. bottled clam juice
1/4 c. plus 3 Tbsp. water
1/4 c. whipping cream
12 large fresh basil leaves
10 large sea scallops
1/2 tsp. each: salt and pepper

1
Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
2
Add sliced mushrooms and minced shallots.
3
Saute until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in dry vermouth; simmer 1 minute. Mix in flour.
5
Add clam juice and 1/4 cup water.
6
Cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
7
Whisk in whipping cream. Puree basil leaves and sauce in blender until smooth.

188

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter (1/4 stick), 1/2 c. mushrooms, thinly sliced, 2 Tbsp. shallots, minced, 2 Tbsp. dry vermouth, and more.

Yes, Sea Scallops With Basil 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.

Sea Scallops With Basil Sauce

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