Crispy Scallops in a Wine Butter Sauce

Monday, October 10, 2011

Sometimes these old photos are cringe.  The scallops were good though.

Crispy Scallops in a Wine Butter Sauce

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

• scallops
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• oil for frying
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives optional

Instructions

1. Swill scallops in buttermilk, and drain. Place flour, panko and spices in a ziplock bag, shake to mix. Place scallops in bag, a few at a time and shake to coat completely.
    
2. Heat pan to medium high, saute scallops until a good brown develops. Once cooked, remove scallops to paper towels.
    
3. Add wine to the pan and scrape up bits. Add butter, and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add scallops back to pan and spoon sauce over, sprinkle with chives if using.
   
   
4. Serve immediately

All photographs copyright Janet S. Grey.

By Krumpetina