Scallops with Vegetables, Ginger and Cream Recipe

Scallops with Vegetables, Ginger and Cream Recipe

  • 4 tablespoons (about) butter
  • 1 turnip, cut into matchstick-size strips
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips
  • 1 large carrot, cut into matchstick-size strips
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 large zucchini, cut into matchstick-size strips
  • 20 large sea scallops
  • 3/4 cup whipping cream
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add turnip, bell pepper, carrot and ginger. Cover and cook 3 minutes. Add zucchini and sauté uncovered until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in another heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add scallops; sauté until cooked through, adding more butter as needed, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to plate; tent with foil. Add cream to skillet. Increase heat; boil until reduces to sauce consistency, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Divide vegetables among 4 plates, mounding in center. Place scallops around vegetables. Spoon sauce over.