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Number26

Seared Scallops Alfredo

What you Need

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1 pound fresh or frozen (thawed) raw sea scallops

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ cup white cooking wine

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 box (16 oz), (~ 24 oz fresh) uncooked pasta of choice

Alfredo Sauce

¼ cup (½ stick) butter

¾ cup half & half

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon black pepper

1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

What to do

What to Do

Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and keep warm.
In a large skillet, on medium-high heat, melt butter with olive oil; add garlic and sauté until fragrant, ~1 minute.
Add wine, salt, crushed red pepper and black pepper; bring to bubbly boil; lower heat and simmer, uncovered, until wine is reduced by half.
Return to medium-high heat, add scallops and sear each side, ~3 minutes per side; remove from skillet and keep warm.
Alfredo sauce: melt butter in same skillet on medium heat; stir in half & half and bring to a bubbly boil; reduce heat to low and simmer ~2 minutes.
Whisk in the garlic, salt and pepper.
Whisk in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
Serve sauce over or stir into pasta; add scallops.
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder ≈ 1 clove pressed garlic ≈ ½ teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon fresh herb ≈ 1 teaspoon dried herb

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts: Servings: 8; Amount per serving: Calories 218; Total fat 18.5g 28%; Saturated fat 11.4g 57%; Cholesterol 54mg 18%; Sodium 405mg 17%; Carbohydrates 11.3g 4%; Fiber 2.3g 16%; Sugars 4.8g 10%; Protein 3.7g 7%; Based on DV of 2000 calories per day
Great with a side salad!
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