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Scallops with White Wine Sauce

Scallops with White Wine Sauce features tender broiled sea scallops set over a rich, buttery reduction of white wine, vinegar, and shallots rounded with cream. The sauce is silky with a gentle tang that highlights the scallops’ natural sweetness, making it elegant for dinner parties or a refined appetizer.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Scallops with White Wine Sauce
  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the white wine, vinegar, and shallots. Cook until only about 1 tablespoon of liquid remains in the pan. Stir in the heavy cream and keep boiling until reduced by half. Add the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until melted. Keep the sauce warm.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to the broiler setting.

  3. 3

    Brush the scallops with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place them under the preheated broiler until the scallops are opaque with some browning at the edges, about 2 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Spoon some sauce onto each plate and place 4 scallops on top.