ravenlynne wrote:
> cybercat wrote:
>> "ravenlynne" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Someone here, and I forget who...my apologies...posted a recipe for
>>> Scallops in Basil Cream sauce. I made that tonight along with oven
>>> roasted potatoes and salad. They were wonderful. Thank you!
>>> Stand up and take credit!
>>>
>> Oooo, yum, I want this one. Sea scallops, I guess?
>>
>>
>
> I used bay scallops as that's all there was, but the recipe calls for
> either.
>
> Scallops in Basil Cream Sauce:
>
> 4 Tbs. butter
> 3/4 c. minced onion
> 2-3 cloves minced garlic
> 2 lb. bay scallops or 1 lb. sea scallops
> 1/2 c. dry white wine
> 4 Tbs. finely chopped fresh basil leaves or 2 tsp. dried basil
> 1/2 c. heavy cream or half & half
> salt & pepper to taste
>
> Heat butter in a medium sized skillet; add minced onion and garlic.
> Saute until tender. Raise the heat slightly and add the scallops.
> Saute about 2 minutes. Add wine and continue cooking 2 more
> minutes. Remove scallops and set aside. Stir in chopped basil
> leaves and the cream or half & half. Increase the heat slightly to
> thicken and reduce the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to
> taste. Remove from heat; add scallops to the sauce and stir to
> heat through. Remove to a bowl and keep warm.

Thanks for posting the recipe! This is one I want to try sometime.

kili