PAN-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH WHITE WINE REDUCTION

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I learned the art of wine reduction from a cooking class...the flavor is fabulous! Despite the fancy title, pan-fried scallops are easy to prepare. -Katherine Robinson, Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds sea scallops
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
WHITE WINE REDUCTION:
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute scallops in oil until firm and opaque. Remove and keep warm., Add wine to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in the orange juice, onion, oregano, mustard and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until reduced by half, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Serve with scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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