Seared sea scallops with saffron - sauvignon beurre blanc
(Crystal Mountain)


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Ingredients

3 ea Sea Scallops (u10)
TT Sea Salt, Pepper
1 tbl Shallots
1 tsp Garlic
1/2 c White Wine, sauvignon blanc
2 tbl Heavy Cream
1 ea Lemon
Pinch Saffron
1 tbl Cilantro, rough chopped
2 oz Cold sweet cream butter

Instructions

In a very hot saute pan sear scallops until a well browned crust is developed on each side of the scallops, remove. Add shallots and garlic and cook until aromas release. Deglaze with white wine, add saffron and reduce. Add cream and cook until thickened. Squeeze in the lemon and begin adding cold sweet cream butter 1tbl at a time. Season to taste with salt, pepper and cilantro.
 
 
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