Shelly's Recipe

SCALLOPS WITH GIN

Category: Fish and Seafood

8 sea scallops
3 tbsp of butter
1 clove garlic
1 minced shallot
Gin (for deglazing)
Heavy cream
Chopped chives
salt & pepper to taste

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a heavy pan. Sear sea scallops , turning once. Scallops should be slightly undercooked. Remove from pan. Add two tablespoon of butter and saute the shallots and garlic. Add a couple of oz of Gin. I used Bombay Sapphire.

Simmer for a minute or two and then add a little heavy cream, about 1/4 to 1/2 cup. Continue simmering on low heat until the flavours all meld. Strain sauce and return to pan. Add the scallops and simmer just long enough to reheat the scallops. Add chives and serve.