Sea Scallops in Vodka Sauce | A Taste Celebration

Ingredients

• 1-lb. Chatham Harvesters sea scallops

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 cup vodka

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 lemon, juiced and zested

• 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

• 1 tsp dried tarragon

• Salt to taste

  
  

  

  
  

Directions 

1. Thaw the scallops thoroughly overnight in the refrigerator 

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Pat sea scallops dry 

4. Season the sea scallops with salt and pepper.

5. Add scallops to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

6. In the same skillet, add vodka, scraping up any browned bits, and let simmer for 2 minutes.

7. Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried tarragon, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.

8. Return the scallops to the skillet, coating them with the creamy sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

9. Serve hot, garnished with extra lemon zest or tarragon,

10. Serve over pasta or with bread for an appetizer.