Seared Scallops with Tarragon Cream

Submitted By: Unknown
 


Servings: 4
 

1 ¼ pounds (about 20 large) sea scallops
1 tsp vegetable oil
1 ½ tsp butter
1 Tlb all purpose flour
1 cup low fat (1%) milk
2 Tlb chopped fresh tarragon

Pat scallops dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add scallops and cook until brown, about 3 minutes. Turn scallops over and cook until opaque in center, about 1 minute longer. Transfer scallops to plate. Tent with foil.

Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in same skillet, add flour, stir 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer until thick and smooth, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Stir in tarragon and any juices from scallops on plate. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into plates, Arrange scallops, brown side up, atop sauce.

Per Serving
calories: 181
total fat: 4 g
saturated fat: 2 g
cholesterol: 53 mg