SEARED SCALLOPS WITH BROWN BUTTER & SUN DRIED TOMATO WHITE WINE SAUCE

sun dried tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh or canned tomatoes can provide a lighter, more refreshing flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth can add depth without the alcohol.

scallops

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish

Shrimp or fish can offer a similar texture at a lower cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier while margarine is a budget-friendly substitute.

Boil spaghetti noodles until tender & drain all pasta water.

Rinse scallops in cold water & pat dry with paper towels.

Season scallops with black pepper, smoked paprika & salt.

Sauté scallops in olive oil and butter over medium-high heat (2 minutes per side) until each side is crisp & golden brown.

Remove scallops from skillet & set aside.

Sauté chopped onion, minced garlic and sun dried tomatoes in skillet for 2 minutes (season with desired seasonings).

Add white wine and a splash of lemon juice to skillet & allow to cook down for approx. 3-4 minutes. Then thicken with more butter.

Plate spaghetti first, then top with scallops and cover with sauce.

Garnish with green onion and parmesan cheese & enjoy!

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