Pan Seared Scallops With Tomato & Basil Wine Sauce

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 16 dry scallops (about a pound)
• 4 tablespoons basil, chiffanaded
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 cup wine

Recipe

• 1 rinse scallops well then lay out on paper towels to remove moisture.
• 2 1. squirt the olive oil in a sauté pan. the hotter the pan, the better the sear on the scallops will be.
• 3 2. place the scallops in the pan, making sure they aren’t touching. sear each side until golden brown, or about four to five minutes per side. when done, remove them to a plate and set aside.
• 4 3. deglaze the pan with the wine and let it reduce, then add the tomatoes.
• 5 4. sauté for 30 seconds, and then add the garlic and basil.
• 6 5. cook for two minutes, and then stir in the butter.
• 7 6. plate the scallops and add the sauce.