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Tarragon Lover's Scallops

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"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!"
Tarragon Lover's Scallops Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 30 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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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 4.53 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 4.53 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 4.53 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 4.53 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 4.53 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 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 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 29, 2009 by Denise 
Very high rating from my dinner party guests. I've prepared this as an appetizer, two sea... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 3, 2008 by texanne 
Delicate flavors. Don't overcook scallops. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 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 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 6, 2007 by Kat4662 
Easy and wonderful, there were no leftovers. I will definitely make this again. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Tarragon Lover's Scallops

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 365

  • Total Fat: 22.5g
  • Cholesterol: 94mg
  • Sodium: 960mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 28.9g

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