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Linguine and Pan Seared Scallops

A Perfect Dinner for Two

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup minced shallots or green onions
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
  • 2/3 cup chopped seeded plum tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups hot cooked linguine
  • 3/4 pound large sea scallops
Directions

Combine wine, shallots, lime juice and ginger in a skillet, bring to a boil. Cook on medium heat until reduced to 1/2 cup

Strain mixture through a strainer lined with cheese cloth or mesh strainer into a bowl, reserving liquid.

Return wine mixture to skillet. Add cream; cook over medium heat 1 minute. Add butter, stirring until melted. Add tomato, 2 tablespoons cilantro, salt, and pepper. Add linguine; toss well.

Cover and keep warm.

Spray a skillet with olive oil cooking spray. Heat. Place scallops in pan for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Combine with pasta and toss.

 


 
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