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Pan-Fried Scallops with White Wine Reduction

Here's how you make Pan-Fried Scallops with White Wine Reduction
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 pounds sea scallops
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • FOR WHITE WINE REDUCTION
  • 1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter (cold, cubed)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute scallops in oil until firm and opaque. Remove and keep warm.

  • Step 2: 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 for 2-3 minutes or until reduced by half. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Serve with scallops.

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