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Default Dinner tonight - Scallops in Basil Cream Sauce


"ravenlynne" > ha scritto nel messaggio
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> Pandora wrote:
>> Excuse me . Could I have the recipe for the Basil Scallops? I haven't
>> seen it.
>> I Am interested very much.
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> Here it is, Pandora...
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>> 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.

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Wonderful !! Thank you. I will do just tomorrow!!! They seems very good and
tasty. Do you think I can use veal scallops ?
TIA
Pandora