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Scallops with White Wine Sauce

Scallops cooked in a rich white wine sauce
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 large scallops
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Fresh parsley chopped (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
  3. Sear the scallops in a hot skillet with a small amount of oil for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  4. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium and add a small amount of oil to the skillet if necessary.
  6. Add aromatics (such as garlic or shallots) to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
  7. Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer.
  8. Scrape the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits.
  9. Reduce the white wine by half, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  10. Stir in any additional ingredients (such as butter or herbs) to finish the sauce.
  11. Return the scallops to the skillet and coat with the white wine sauce.
  12. Serve the scallops hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.