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Scallops With Mashed Potatoes and Tarragon Sauce Recipe

Scallops With Mashed Potatoes and Tarragon Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled , cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 tbsp butter, room temperature
2/3 cup whole milk (or more )
12 sea scallops , side muscles trimmed
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 tbsp shallots, chopped
2 tbsp whipping cream
1 1/2 tsp fresh tarragon, chopped
1/4 cup fresh tarragon, chopped

Directions:

Place potatoes in large pot.
Cover with cold water.
Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to boil over high heat.
Boil until potatoes are tender when pierced with skewer, about 8 minutes.
Drain. Return to pot.
Using potato masher, mash potatoes.
Mash in 1/4 cup butter.
Stir in 2/3 cup milk.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
(Can be made 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Before serving, stir over medium heat until heated through, adding more milk by tablespoonfuls if dry.)
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sprinkle scallops 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.
Place wine and shallots in small saucepan.
Simmer over medium heat until reduced to glaze, about 3 minutes.
Stir in cream; simmer 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in remaining 1/4 cup butter.
Stir in reserved pan juices.
Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons tarragon.
Season tarragon sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
Stir remaining 1/4 cup tarragon into warm mashed potatoes.
Divide potatoes among 4 shallow bowls.
Place scallops atop mashed potatoes.
Drizzle with tarragon sauce and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	458.02 Kcal (1918 kJ)
Calories from fat	254.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.33g	44%
Cholesterol	77.78mg	26%
Sodium	607.49mg	25%
Potassium	1120.73mg	24%
Total Carbs	45.54g	15%
Sugars	4.91g	20%
Dietary Fiber	2.56g	10%
Protein	6.85g	14%
Vitamin C	42.3mg	71%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	11%
Iron	184.4mg	1024%
Calcium	121.7mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	136.67 Kcal (572 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.45g	44%
Cholesterol	23.21mg	26%
Sodium	181.27mg	25%
Potassium	334.42mg	24%
Total Carbs	13.59g	15%
Sugars	1.47g	20%
Dietary Fiber	0.76g	10%
Protein	2.04g	14%
Vitamin C	12.6mg	71%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	11%
Iron	55mg	1024%
Calcium	36.3mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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