Sea Scallops With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

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   Roast the peppers in a 400 F oven until very dark. Place in a closed paper bag for 15 minutes. Peel the peppers and remove the seeds and ribs. PurEe in a blender or food processor until very smooth. Put the pepper purEe, butter and garlic into a hot medium saucepan and cook for 3 minutes. Add the cream and cook to reduce the sauce for 3 minutes. Add the salt and pepper and keep warm.

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   In a large sautE pan or skillet, heat the olive oil until almost smoking. Add the scallops and cook on one side for 2 minutes; turn and cook for 2 minutes more.

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   To serve: Transfer 2 scallops to each serving plate and spoon pepper sauce over them. Garnish each with a sprig of parsley or cilantro.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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