Buzzard'S Bay Bourbon Scallops

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, divided
  • 4 fluid ounces bourbon whiskey, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Melt 1/4 cup butter, 2 ounces bourbon, and olive oil together in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sea scallops in hot butter-bourbon mixture until browned and just about cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to a plate and drain any excess liquid from the skillet.
  2. Whisk remaining butter, remaining bourbon, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in the same skillet over medium-high heat until sauce reduces and alcohol evaporates, 1 to 3 minutes. Drizzle sauce over scallops.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

621 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3g 6% DV
Total Fat 54.3g 70% DV
Carbs 38.7g 14% DV
Fiber 6.8g 24% DV
Sugar 26.8g 54% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9704.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 539mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 520.3mcg 58% DV
Vitamin C 19.1mg 21% DV
Calcium 64mg 5% DV
Iron 2.4mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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