Scallops With Lemon & Capers
"This is so quick to make, with a lot of flavor. I only made half the scallops (to serve two) but kept the sauce amount the same so it could also go over steamed asparagus and rice. I suggest skipping the salt - the capers and chicken broth are salty enough. From Woman's Day 3/6/07"
- Ready In:
- 16mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon capers, chopped if they are large
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 teaspoons butter, divided
- 1 1⁄2 lbs sea scallops, patted dry
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
directions
- Stir broth, capers, cornstarch, garlic, zest, juice, salt and pepper until cornstarch dissolves.
- Melt 2 tsp butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add scallops and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning once, or until they are golden and cooked through.
- Remove scallops to a plate.
- Add broth mixture to skillet and bring to a boil.
- Boil 1 minute or until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and add in 1 tsp butter and parsley.
- Pour over scallops.
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Reviews
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Wow! This was AMAZING! Light and flavorful. I eyeballed the measurements and adjusted the capers/lemon to my taste. Boiled angel hair pasta, drained, then added the broth mixture to the pasta (with some butter). We seared the scallops with salt & pepper. Baked asparagus with salt & pepper. Then added everything into the pasta pot for a one dish meal. Sprinkle some shaved parmesan and red pepper flakes on top and it was delicious! Thank you! -
This recipe was fabulous! The sauce is light, just enough flavor to enhance the scallops, yet not overwhelm. I made this with arborio rice...the sauce drizzled over the rice was great too. I highly recommend it, and will make again. <br/>I did not add the salt as recommended by the author. The capers and chicken broth were sufficient in providing enough flavor.
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Vino Girl
United States
My husband and I married straight out of college in July of 1992. I work as the Assistant Manager at a wine shop which allows me to drink on the job! (OK, not that much, but it's still a fun job...) Besides helping customers choose wine they will like (and also help with food and wine pairings for their menus), I also get to help with the catering end of the business, so I get to spend a fair amount of time in the kitchen making fun appetizers and beautiful food displays. I also work part-time at the fromagerie next door. So yeah - that means I eat on the job, too. :^D
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