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Seared Jumbo Scallops with a Champagne-Vanilla Butter Sauce (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Seared Jumbo Scallops with a Champagne-Vanilla Butter Sauce (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Seared Jumbo Scallops with a Champagne-Vanilla Butter Sauce (Emeril Lagasse)

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp minced shallots
1 cup dry brut champagne
1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup (2 sticks), cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces, plus 1 tbsp
1 1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp freshly ground white pepper
12 jumbo sea scallops, cleaned
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives

Directions:

In a medium saucepan combine the shallots, Champagne, and vanilla bean pod and seeds and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the mixture is almost completely reduced, about 7 minutes. Add the cream, bring to a boil, and reduce by half, about 3 minutes. Turn the heat down to low and little by little whisk in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, adding each piece before the previous one has completely incorporated. Remove the pan from the heat periodically to prevent the sauce from getting too hot and breaking. Continue until the entire cup of butter pieces has been added and the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Season the sauce with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the white pepper. Remove the vanilla bean pod and keep the sauce warm until ready to serve.
Season the scallops on all sides with the remaining salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large, 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the scallops and sear for 2 minutes. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the pan and allow the scallops to cook for another minute. Turn the scallops over and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
To serve, place 3 scallops on each of 4 entree plates and spoon the Champagne-Vanilla butter sauce around them. Garnish with fresh chives and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1374.79 Kcal (5756 kJ)
Calories from fat	287.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.96g	49%
Cholesterol	81.29mg	27%
Sodium	881.59mg	37%
Potassium	45.08mg	1%
Total Carbs	11.49g	4%
Sugars	0.43g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.3g	1%
Protein	0.82g	2%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	22.2mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	1194.63 Kcal (5002 kJ)
Calories from fat	249.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.77g	49%
Cholesterol	70.63mg	27%
Sodium	766.06mg	37%
Potassium	39.17mg	1%
Total Carbs	9.99g	4%
Sugars	0.38g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.26g	1%
Protein	0.71g	2%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	9%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	19.3mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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