Seared Scallops with Key Lime Beurre Blanc

  • 3 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice

  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar

  • 1/3 cup white wine

  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 2 tablespoons whipping cream

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces

  • 1/2 teaspoon Key lime zest

  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt  

Combine first 4 ingredients in a small skillet; cook over medium heat until reduced.

Stir in whipping cream, and cook until reduced.

Reduce heat to medium-low; add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until butter melts.

Remove from heat; strain through a metal sieve.

Stir in lime zest and salt. Keep warm.    

Serves 4

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