CREAMY TARRAGON SCALLOPS WITH SPINACH & SMASHED POTATOES
Sauteed scallops in rich creamy tarragon sauce on bed of smashed potatoes and steamed fresh spinach. Great for a romantic twosome or dinner party! This serves two; can multiply for more. (Will post photo when published)
Provided by Caroline Cooks
Categories Savory
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Boil until potatoes are tender, about 8 minutes.
- Drain.
- Return to pot.
- Smash potatoes.
- Stir in 1 tablespoons butter. Stir in Half and Half and ½ teas. tarragon into warm smashed potatoes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Set aside and keep warm.
- Steam spinach leaves and keep warm.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in cast iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dry scallops and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Add scallops; sauté until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer to plate; tent with foil.
- Reserve juices in skillet.
- Sauté onions in skillet until softened; add garlic, then wine.
- Deglaze skillet.
- Simmer over medium heat until absorbed, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to MED-LOW.
- Stir in about 1/2 cup Half and Half and 1 teas. tarragon; simmer 1-2 minute to thicken.
- Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- To serve: Divide and place steamed spinach on top smashed potatoes on two warmed plates.
- Divide scallops and place on spinach.
- Divide sauce over all.
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Aimro Alemayehu
[email protected]This is the best scallop recipe I've ever tried!
Md Anamul Shske
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of creamy sauces, but this one was very light and flavorful.
Tanesha Taylor
[email protected]This dish is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Hackar 007
[email protected]I'm allergic to shellfish, so I used shrimp instead of scallops. It was still very good.
Sana Atif
[email protected]I don't like the taste of tarragon, so I substituted it with basil. It turned out great!
NexaC2019
[email protected]This recipe is too complicated for me. I'm not a very experienced cook.
Nathalie Bitar
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my scallops turned out rubbery. The sauce was good though.
Shaharyar Serwar
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The results are amazing!
Mikaylah Degiorgio
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The scallops are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.
Maben Aepite
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a date night or a special occasion.
Calvine Omary
[email protected]I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
L Dinero
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for scallops. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Kzow
[email protected]I love this recipe! The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. The smashed potatoes are also very good.
irfan nazir
[email protected]This dish was very easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
Mar Seyoum
[email protected]The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was very good. The smashed potatoes were also very good.
Godspower
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. The smashed potatoes were also very good.
Celeste Relic
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very tasty. The smashed potatoes were also very good.
MeEr Murtaza Ali
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was so flavorful. The smashed potatoes were also very good.
Crystal Layton
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the scallops and the sauce. The mashed potatoes were also a big hit.
Raouf Khan
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The scallops were perfectly cooked and the tarragon sauce was divine. The smashed potatoes were also very tasty and the spinach added a nice touch of color and flavor.