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Creamy Tarragon Scallops

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
30 min
SERVINGS
2 servings
Dinner
Creamy Tarragon Scallops
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, or as needed, divided
  • 1/4 cup creme fraiche
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pinch kosher salt, or to taste
  • 8 dry-pack sea scallops
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to its highest temperature setting, which is 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2
Apply a thin layer of melted butter to the two small baking containers.
3
To create a uniform mixture, combine crème fraîche, white wine, lemon zest, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt in a bowl.
4
Mix the ingredients thoroughly until they form a smooth consistency; then, incorporate the scallops and ensure they are evenly coated with the sauce.
5
Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes, during which time the flavors will start to blend together and meld, approximately 5 minutes pass.
6
Distribute the scallops evenly between the prepared baking containers.
7
Pour the remaining crème fraîche sauce over the top of each scallop, followed by a sprinkle of tarragon and Parmesan cheese.
8
Finish the dish with an additional 1 tablespoon of melted butter, which will add a rich and creamy element to the final product.
9
Bake the scallops in the preheated oven for 4 minutes.
10
Increase the oven's heat setting to its highest level and continue cooking until the scallops are golden brown, slightly springy, and opaque, taking an additional 2 to 4 minutes.