Tarragon Lover's Scallops

43 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 25 min

“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!” - by Stompy

Ingredients

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

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

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.
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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
365 cal
18%

Fat
22.5 g
35%

Carbs
5.4 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Jackie

Apr. 20, 2007

"Two words: absolutely fabulous! I forgot to buy fresh tarragon so I used 1 tbs. of dried (I know - shame on me!) but it was STILL yummy. Can't wait to make it again with fresh tarragon. I also se..." See moreared the scallops over medium HIGH heat so they'd brown slightly in the oil and butter. Heated the oil/butter 'til it started to brown and what a fabulous flavor. Managed to cook the scallops to perfection which took about 4 minutes/side for medium-lg. sea scallops (not overcooked). Scallops are a favorite of hubby, as well as tarragon, so I knew he'd love this and sure enough he did! Thanks so much for the recipe which I am going to file in my "favorites" right now!"

Mel

Oct. 1, 2006

"this was lovely.... served it with orzo to soak up the sauce. next time, i would use little to no olive oil in the pan so it would not be so oily. Lovely!..." See more"

YELLEPHANT

Jul. 9, 2007

"This dish was amazing! I didn't wipe the pan out after searing the scallops, so I had yummy browned bits in the sauce. Served with a wild rice pilaf and fresh greens. I was so proud of this dish, I..." See more took pictures and showed all my friends. They made me promise I would make it for them!"

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