Seared Scallops With Ginger-Thyme Pan Sauce

Name: Seared Scallops With Ginger-Thyme Pan Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 large scallops, foot removed; 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 shallots, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 1 cup carrot, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped; 1/3 cup white wine; 1 cup chicken stock; kosher salt, to taste; fresh ground pepper, to taste; canola oil, for cooking

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Recipe by CarolAT

I saw this Ming Tai scallop recipe prepared on the Today show and I just had to try it. The pan seared scallops were definitely flavorful. These scallops were prepared for a dinner with great results.

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READY IN: 35mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

8

large scallops, foot removed
2

tablespoons butter, divided
2

shallots, minced
1

tablespoon ginger, minced
1

cup carrot, thinly sliced
1

tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
¹⁄₃

cup white wine
1

cup chicken stock
kosher salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
canola oil, for cooking

DIRECTIONS

Have a saute pan over medium-hihg heat coated lightly with oil. Season the scallops and sear about 3 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.
In same pan, add 1 teaspoon butter and sweat the shallots, ginger and carrots. Season with salt and pepper.
Deglaze the pan with wine and add thyme and stock. Simmer and reduce by half.
Whisk in butter, check for seasoning and adjust. Plate the scallops and sauce.

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