Sea Scallops with Parsley, Mint, Tarragon and White Wine

Serves 4-6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound sea scallops
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley , chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves , chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves , chopped, plus additional leaves for serving
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions
 

  • In a medium pot, add the chicken stock and white wine and bring to a light boil over medium-high heat.  Lower the heat to medium-low and add 1 tablespoon butter, the parsley, mint, tarragon, and lemon and cook for 2-3 minutes.  Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Pat the scallops dry and season with salt and pepper.  In a large pan, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat.  Add the scallops, working in batches if you need to, and cook on each side, about 4 minutes.
  • Put the scallops on individual plates and spoon the sauce over the top. Garnish with the additional tarragon.
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