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Tarragon Lover's Scallops

SUBMITTED BY: SGASPEREC PHOTO BY: YELLEPHANT

"Lightly browned sea scallops complemented by a smooth brown butter sauce with fresh tarragon. All you fans of tarragon, this is the recipe for you!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 13 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops, rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Place half of the scallops in the skillet without crowding; cook until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove scallops to a plate. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon butter in the skillet, and cook remaining scallops. Remove to plate.
  2. Wipe out skillet, and return skillet to medium heat. Pour in wine, and boil 1 or 2 minutes, until reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Reduce heat to low, and whisk in the remaining 4 tablespoons butter; just softening butter to form a smooth sauce. Stir in salt, lemon zest, and tarragon. Pour sauce over scallops.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2006 by Mel
this was lovely.... served it with orzo to soak up the sauce. next time, i would use little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2007 by Shy Kook
I made this dish for my first! ever! dinner party, and it was wonderful. Super simple, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2007 by Jackie
Two words: absolutely fabulous! I forgot to buy fresh tarragon so I used 1 tbs. of dried (I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2006 by Ali
What an easy recipe!!!! I served the scallops with King Crab Legs and rice. Thank you for a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2007 by YELLEPHANT
This dish was amazing! I didn't wipe the pan out after searing the scallops, so I had yummy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2007 by Debbie
yummo! Made the Indian Saffron Rice at this site to go with it and also yummo. Served with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2007 by Kat4662
Easy and wonderful, there were no leftovers. I will definitely make this again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2008 by jang
Great Recipe. Easy and very quick to make! I added some garlic to the sauce. Grab some fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by Nuttylicious
This was delicious. I added some cream to make a light pasta sauce. I also added some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2007 by rstmngolfer
I used this as a base but substi