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Default Dinner tonight - Scallops in Basil Cream Sauce

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

>> Here it is, Pandora...
>>
>>> 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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>> --
>> -Gina in Italy
>>
>> Bimbo of the Death Sun #1
>>
>> "evil government scientist Dirk Benedict."
>> - Anim8rFSK

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


I guess...it'll be different...I think part of the appeal was the juice
from the scallops....

--
-Gina in Italy

Bimbo of the Death Sun #1

"evil government scientist Dirk Benedict."
- Anim8rFSK