Pan Seared Scallops with Vermouth Cream Sauce

• Seafood

  • 1 lb Sea scallops, jumbo

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/8 tsp Salt and pepper

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 cup Cream

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1/4 cup Vermouth

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 pound jumbo sea scallops
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup vermouth
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1/8 tsp salt and pepper

Directions

• Clean scallops (see instructions above this recipe). Heat butter in large skillet on high heat. When melted, add well dried scallops into butter. Sear on high for 2 to 2.5 minutes, then flip. Sear for another 2 minutes until a golden crust is formed. Remove to a plate, turn skillet to low. Add vermouth to skillet, and simmer for 1-2 minutes to reduce the vermouth, stirring. Scrape up any butter or scallop remains in the pan. Add cream, salt and pepper. Stir, simmering for another 1-2 minutes to combine. Serve sauce over scallops.