Scallops a la Champagne

By Janet-2

Ingredients

• 12 large cloves
• 4 tbsp. butter (1/2 stick)
• 20 large sea scallops
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup apple cider
• 1/4 cup dry Champagne
• 3 tbsp. chopped shallots
• 3 tbsp. chopped chives
• Salt and pepper to taste

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Cut garlic lengthwise in half. Then place garlic in saucepan of water and bring to a boil. Drain and set garlic aside.

Melt 2 tbsp. of butter in a heavy skillet over high heat. Add scallops when pan is really hot to sear it. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for about 3 minutes per side. Take out scallops and add garlic, syrup and cider to skillet and boil for 3 minutes until reduced to a glaze.

Add champagne, shallots and chives and boil about 4 minutes. Add remaining butter and whisk until melted. Pour sauce over scallops.