Bay Scallops With Capers

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup cooking sherry
• 1/4 cup capers
• 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/8 teaspoon thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh dill
• 1 1/2 lbs bay scallops
• 1 cup cream
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• noodles, cooked
• parsley
• paprika (optional)

Recipe

• 1 sauté onions in oil until transparent.
• 2 add garlic and continue cooking until onions start browning.
• 3 add sugar and continue cooking until onions are caramelized.
• 4 add sherry, capers, dijon mustard, lemon juice, broth, bay leaf, thyme, and fresh dill bring to a simmer and simmer 10-15 minutes.
• 5 add scallops and cook until done. be careful not to overcook.
• 6 remove scallops and set aside.
• 7 add cream and continue cooking until hot.
• 8 to thicken mix cornstarch in a bit of water then add to sauce, cooking until desired thickness is reached.
• 9 to serve. ladle sauce over noodles and top with scallops. sprinkle the top of the scallops with parsley and paprika.