Scallops in creamy herb sauce

Name: Scallops in creamy herb sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb scallops, bay or sea,rinse and drained; 2/3 cup wine; 1/3 cup water; 1 pinch salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/2 teaspoon fresh tarragon, snipped; 1/2 teaspoon fresh chives, snipped; 1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley, snipped; 1/2 teaspoon fresh dill, snipped; 2/3 cup half-and-half; paprika

Submitted by Hey Jude

"Quick and easy, yet elegant enough for guests. A co-worker gave me this recipe, she got it at a cooking class. Recipe should serve 4, unless it's my husband and I, then it only serves 2"

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 lb scallops, bay or sea,rinse and drained
²⁄₃ cup wine
¹⁄₃ cup water
1 pinch salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh tarragon, snipped
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh chives, snipped
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh parsley, snipped
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh dill, snipped
²⁄₃ cup half-and-half
paprika

directions

If using large scallops, cut in half.
Bring wine, water, salt and pepper to a medium simmer.
Add scallops and cook for 4-6 minutes until tender and semi opaque; remove with a slotted spoon and reserve liquid.
Melt butter in a saucepan, blend in flour to make a smooth paste and slowly whisk in reserved liquid, cooking until sauce is smooth, stirring for 2-3 minutes- do not brown.
Add scallops, heat through, serve hot in patty shells or with rice or pasta.
Sprinkle with paprika for garnish, or fresh herb mix can be used as garnish.

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Reviews

Sorry but this dish was blah! Maybe my scallops overcooked but I know I will not buy scallops anymore in future - stick to the shrimp. Tried to improve by adding some garlic and parmesan cheese. Maybe will try again but use shrimp instead.

karen in tbay