Scallops Florentine

Scallops simmered in mixture of water, dry white wine, sea salt, dried tarragon, fresh ground black pepper and garlic. Scallops are removed and sauce is prepared from cooking liquid combined with milk, flour and Parmesan cheese. Scallops and sauce served with steamed spinach.

Ingredients -
1/2 pound Fresh Scallops
1 (10 ounces) package Frozen Chopped Spinach
1/4 cup Water
2 tablespoons Dry White Wine
1/4 teaspoon Coarse Salt
1/4 teaspoon Dried Tarragon, crushed
Dash Pepper
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1/3 cup canned Evaporated Skim Milk
4 teaspoons All-Purpose Flour
2 tablespoons grated Fresh Parmesan Cheese
 
Preparation:

1. Cut all large scallops in half.

2. Steam the spinach until done, drain, pat dry to remove excess water.

3. Keep warm.

4. Combine the water, wine, salt, tarragon, pepper and garlic in a medium skillet.

5. Bring the mixture to a boil.

6. Add the scallops.

7. Cover and simmer until the scallops turn opaque which takes 1 to 2 minutes.

8. Remove the scallops and set aside.

9. Combine the milk and flour in small bowl.

10. Add the milk mixture to the skillet with the sauce.

11. Cook, stirring often until the mixture starts to bubble.

12. Cook and stir for one additional minute.

13. Add the parmesan cheese and return the scallops to the skillet, heating through.

14. Serve the scallops with the spinach.

 
Variations and Recipe Ideas:
 
 



Cooking Tip

Cooking Scallops
Scallops need very little cooking, and are even served raw when freshly shucked. Cooking should only be long enough to heat them through and bring out their delicate flavors.

Cooking Tip

Sautéing Scallops

Add oil to a large non-stick skillet and heat until the oil begins to smoke. Add scallops one or two at a time, approximately every 30 seconds, and sauté 2 to 3 minutes. Turn one or two at a time and sauté the other side. The idea is to brown the scallop on both sides and just heat through the inside portion.

 
 
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