Scallops with White Wine Sauce (Food Network) *****

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup shallot, finely chopped
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 pound fresh sea scallops

Directions

In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and cook the shallots for 2 minutes. Add the wine and vinegar and bring to a simmer. Cook liquid until it starts to thicken. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for 4 minutes. Stir in the parsley, salt, pepper and scallops. Simmer the scallops for about two minutes or until they are a milky white. Serve immediately with rice pilaf.