Seared Scallops in a White Wine Butter Sauce
Seared Scallops in White Wine Butter Sauce
For even more flavor, throw in a teaspoon of fresh marjoram, thyme, or tarragon at the last stage of cooking the sauce.
Seared Scallops in White Wine Butter Sauce
From Anna Monette Roberts, POPSUGAR Food

Ingredients
- 5-6 large scallops
Cooking spray
1/3 cup white wine
1 tablespoon minced white onion
3 tablespoons chilled butter
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh green onion
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Place a skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly heated. Coat scallops with cooking spray, and then salt and pepper right before placing on skillet. Carefully place scallops in hot skillet. Sear 3-5 minutes or until browned, flip sides, and cook another 2-3 minutes. Remove scallops from pan, and keep them warm in an oven at 150-175ºF.
- In same pan, add wine to deglaze the pan, or use a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the pan. Add onion, and bring wine to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes or until liquid reduces to 2 tablespoons. Over low heat, whisk in butter cubes, 1 tablespoon at a time, until fully incorporated. Stir in parsley and green onion. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve scallops with sauce.
Information
- Category
- Main Dishes
- Yield
- Serves 2
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts