Balsamic-Glazed Sea Scallops

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Pan-seared scallops may seem intimidating to some, but it's really a simple dish to prepare. Sea scallops are amazingly tender, succulent, and mildly flavored, but when you style them up with a flavorful balsamic glaze, they can be a showstopper. They're sophisticated enough for dinner guests, but easy enough for a weeknight dinner.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Balsamic-Glazed Sea Scallops

Ingredients

12 large sea scallops

¼ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon canola oil

½ cup dry white wine

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

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Directions

Step 1

Pat scallops thoroughly with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and ensure a good sear. Combine seafood seasoning salt and pepper and use to lightly season both sides of the scallops.

Step 2

Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops to the skillet being careful not to crowd. Cook until golden brown and a crust starts to form about 3 minutes per side. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid steaming the scallops and be careful not to overcook. Remove from the skillet and cover to keep warm.

Step 3

Add white wine balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard to the skillet and cook over medium heat stirring constantly to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom. Cook until glaze is slightly thick and syrupy 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 4

Move scallops to a serving plate drizzle glaze on top and garnish with chopped tarragon.

Nutritional Information

Balsamic-Glazed Sea Scallops

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 268.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 30.2g 61%

Carbohydrates: 7.4g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugars: 0.9g

Fat: 10.4g 16%

Saturated Fat: 3.9g 20%

Cholesterol: 87.6mg 29%

Vitamin A Iu: 298.5IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 0.5mcg

Calcium: 53.4mg 5%

Iron: 3mg 16%

Magnesium: 4.3mg 2%

Potassium: 515mg 14%

Sodium: 559.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 93.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.