Seared Scallops With Tarragon-Butter Sauce

• 1 1/4 pounds large sea scallops, tough ligament from side of each discarded
• 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons, divided
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon

1. Pat scallops dry and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper (total).
2. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then sear scallops, turning once, until golden brown and just cooked through, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a platter.
3. Add shallot, wine, and vinegar to skillet and boil, scraping up brown bits, until reduced to 2 tablespoons. Add juices from platter and if necessary boil until liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Reduce heat to low and add 3 tablespoons butter, stirring until almost melted, then add remaining 3 tablespoons butter and swirl until incorporated and sauce has a creamy consistency. Stir in tarragon and salt to taste; pour sauce over scallops.

unsalted butter, shallot, white wine, whitewine vinegar, tarragon

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/seared-scallops-with-tarragon-butter-sauce-241746 (may not work)