seared scallops in a garlic chive sauce

Name: Seared Scallops in a Garlic Chive Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## FOR THE SCALLOPS; 8 medium scallops; salt and pepper; 3 tablespoon(s) butter; ## GARLIC CHIVE SAUCE; 2 clove(s) garlic minced; 3 tablespoon(s) finely chopped chives; 2 tablespoon(s) hot water; 2 teaspoon(s) lime juice; 1 teaspoon(s) fish sauce; salt & white pepper

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on May 28, 2022

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 1-2 serving(s)

Ingredients

FOR THE SCALLOPS
8 medium scallops
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons butter
GARLIC CHIVE SAUCE
2 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
2 tablespoons hot water
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon fish sauce
salt & white pepper

How To Make seared scallops in a garlic chive sauce

Step 1

Make the sauce. Add the garlic, chives, hot water, lime juice and fish sauce in a small saucepan. Cook over med high heat for 3 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt and white pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

for the scallops Add the butter to a skillet. Pat the scallops dry and season with salt and pepper
Step 3

When the butter is hot add the scallops and sear for about 4 or 5 minutes per side to get a good crust.
Step 4

Arrange on a plate and top with sauce.
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