Pan Seared Scallops with Herb Wine Sauce

servings
4 servings
prep time
15 minutes
cook time
30 minutes
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This image displays luscious pan-seared scallops, perfectly golden-brown, and drizzled with a herb wine sauce.

A classic dish that can be prepared in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

  • •454 grams(1 pound) dry pack scallops
  • •30 ml (2 tablespoons) canola oil
  • •237 ml (1 cup) white wine
  • •Finely chopped chives or parsley, to taste
  • •15 ml (1 tablespoon) roasted garlic

Preparation

    1. Pat dry scallops. Place a skillet over high heat. Add canola oil. Starting at twelve o’clock, place one scallop. Continue placing scallops in the pan clockwise. Sear for approximately 1 minute.

  2. Flip each scallop to the other side and sear for 45 seconds. Remove all scallops from the pan.

  3. Remove the pan from the heat source and wait 10 to 15 seconds, then return it to medium heat. Add wine, finely chopped chives or parsley and roasted garlic.

  4. Cook for about 1 minute. Pour over scallops and serve.

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About the author

Though not formerly trained, Gilbert Ochoa is a self taught home cook. The idea behind learning how to cook was an easy one back in his college years. Now his hard-copy books and online mentors range widely. The one thing he enjoys the most is selecting the best ingredients, learning to master a dish, then sharing it with his friends.

Gilbert Ochoa

Gilbert Ochoa

Though not formerly trained, Gilbert Ochoa is a self taught home cook. He enjoys learning to master a dish, then sharing it with his friends.

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