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Scallops in Cream Sauce

  • 6-8 Jumbo Scallops
  • 8 oz. Mushrooms; thinly sliced
  • 2 Shallots; finely diced
  • 6 Cloves garlic; minced
  • 5 Tbsp. Butter
  • 1/8 Tsp. Nutmeg
  • 1 C. Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • 3 Tbsp. Brandy
  • 1/3 C.  Veggie Broth
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  1. Pat scallops dry with paper towels; salt and pepper both sides.
  2. Melt 3 Tbsp. of butter in a skillet on Medium/High Heat.
  3. Add 2 cloves of garlic.
  4. Saute until fragment.
  5. Add scallops; cook for 3-4 minutes per side until tops are golden brown.
  6. Swirl in lemon juice during last 1 minute of cooking time.
  7. Remove from heat, place scallops on a separate plate.
  8. Wipe out skillet.
  9. Melt 2 Tbsp. of butter on Medium/High Heat.
  10. Add 4 cloves of garlic and shallots; saute for around 1 minute until fragrant.
  11. Add mushrooms, continue cooking for around 3 minutes until softened.
  12. Salt and Pepper to taste.
  13. Add cream, brandy, broth and nutmeg.
  14. Salt and Pepper to taste.
  15. Continue cooking and stirring until sauce thickens; around 4 minutes.
  16. Remove from heat and serve warm sauce over scallops.

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