How to Make Buzzard's Bay Bourbon Scallops - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and impressive dish to serve at your next dinner party? Look no further than Buzzard's Bay Bourbon Scallops! This decadent recipe features tender scallops coated in a rich and flavorful bourbon sauce that will have your guests begging for seconds. Whether you're a seafood lover or just looking to impress your guests, this dish is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • ½ 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
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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.
  • 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

    363 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 272mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 289mg