Creamy Scrumptious Scallops
Created by Derf on October 23, 2011
- Servings: 3
- Prep Time: 11m
- Cook Time: 16m
- Recipe #1110
Ingredients
- 9 large sea scallops
- 1 tablespoon butter, divided ( or margarine)
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese, herb & garlic spreadable type
- 1/2 tablespoon mustard, Dijon type
- 1/4 cup whipping cream ( 33%)
- 1/2 tablespoon white wine
- 2 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled
- 3 large fresh strawberries, hulls left on
How to Make
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Step 1: Melt half of the butter in a medium frying pan , cook and turn the scallops for 4 minutes or until they are opaque and still soft and tender; transfer the scallops to a plate and set aside until the sauce is prepared.
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Step 2: In the same frying pan melt the other half of the butter; as the butter melts add the cheese spread and mustard, whisk until smooth for about 2 minutes.
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Step 3: Add the whipping cream; stir and bring to a boil, stir in the wine until combined and smooth, about 3 minutes.
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Step 4: Return the cooked scallops to the pan, stir just until the scallops are warmed, about 2 minutes and then immediately remove the pan from the heat; do not overcook or the scallops will become rubbery.
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Step 5: Place the scallops on three scallop shaped dishes or on small plates lined with lettuce. Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese around the scallops; pour the cream sauce over the scallops. Slice the strawberries partly through leaving the green top to hold the slices together, Garnish with the sliced strawberry.