Tarragon Lover's Scallops

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!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 365 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
• 5 tablespoons butter, divided
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1 ½ pounds sea scallops, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon salt to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.