Ginger Scallops
Makes 4 to 6 Servings:
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5-tablespoons butter or margarine
1/3-cup finely chopped scallions or green onion
1 1/2-cups julienne-cut carrots
1/2-cup dry white wine
1-tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
3/4-cup heavy whipping cream
1/4-teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2-teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1-pound bay or sea scallops
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*1*
In a large skillet,melt 3 tablespoons of the butter or
margarine.Add the scallions or green onion;cook and stir
for 1 minute.Add the carrots and cook for 2 minutes.Stir
in the wine and gingerroot.When the mixture is thoroughly
heated,add the cream,salt and pepper.
*2*
Cook and stir the sauce over medium high heat about 5 minutes
or until it is reduced by half.
*3*
Add the scallops to the sauce.Cook for 1 minute if using
bay scallops or for 2 minutes if using sea scallops.
*4*
Stir in the remaining butter or margarine and serve.
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