Scallops with Vegetables, Ginger and Cream
- 4 tablespoons (about) butter
- 1 turnip, cut into matchstick-size strips
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips
- 1 large carrot, cut into matchstick-size strips
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 large zucchini, cut into matchstick-size strips
- 20 large sea scallops
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Add turnip, bell pepper, carrot and ginger.
- Cover and cook 3 minutes.
- Add zucchini and saute uncovered until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Set aside.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in another heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Working in batches, add scallops; saute until cooked through, adding more butter as needed, about 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer scallops to plate; tent with foil.
- Add cream to skillet.
- Increase heat; boil until reduces to sauce consistency, about 3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide vegetables among 4 plates, mounding in center.
- Place scallops around vegetables.
- Spoon sauce over.
butter, red bell pepper, carrot, fresh ginger, zucchini, scallops, whipping cream
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/scallops-with-vegetables-ginger-and-cream-4494 (may not work)