Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Fish & Seafood recipes category.

Southwestern Scallops Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 TSPs chili powder
1/2 TSP ground cumin
1/4 TSP salt
1/8 TSP pepper
12 sea scallops (1 to 1-1/2 pounds)
2 TBSPs butter, divided
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth

Recipe Instructions:

In a small bowl, mix seasonings.
Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with seasonings, pressing to coat.

In a large skillet, heat 1 TBSP butter over medium-high heat.
Add scallops; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and firm.
Remove from pan; keep warm.

Add wine to pan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan.
Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half.
Stir in remaining butter until melted.
Serve with scallops.

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