Buzzard's Bay Bourbon Scallops

Buzzard's Bay Bourbon Scallops

This dish was conceptualized for the Victory Dinner Celebration at the 2014 Buzzard’s Bay Cup Challenge. It played off local and imported ingredients for the event. I like to serve these over a field of wilted greens like Swiss or rainbow chard.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, divided
  • 4 fluid ounces bourbon whiskey, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Melt 1/4 cup butter, 2 ounces bourbon, and olive oil together in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sea scallops in hot butter-bourbon mixture until browned and just about cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to a plate and drain any excess liquid from the skillet.

Step 2
Whisk remaining butter, remaining bourbon, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in the same skillet over medium-high heat until sauce reduces and alcohol evaporates, 1 to 3 minutes. Drizzle sauce over scallops.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

363
Calories
23g
Fat
13g
Carbs
16g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 363
% Daily Value *
Total Fat23g 30%
Saturated Fat10g 48%
Cholesterol103mg 34%
Sodium272mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate13g 5%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars2g
Protein16g
Vitamin C2mg 10%
Calcium44mg 3%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium289mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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