Scallops With Coriander Butter Sauce

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An impressive dish for dinner parties - can be used as an appetizer or main course. This recipe is easily doubled or tripled.

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Steps

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In a small heavy saucepan simmer the onion , the vinegar , the water , and the ground coriander until the liquid is reduced to about 1 tablespoon and whisk in the butter , 1 piece at a time , lifting the pan from the heat occasionally to let the mixture cool adding each new piece of butter before the previous one has melted completely.

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Season the sauce with salt and pepper , transfer it to a bowl set in a larger bowl of warm water , and keep it warm.

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Brush the scallops with the oil , heat a ridged grill pan over high heat until it is hot and just begins to smoke , and in it grill the scallops , for 5 minutes on each side , or until they are cooked through.

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Whisk the fresh cilantro into the butter sauce.

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Serve the scallops with the warm butter sauce.

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Ingredients

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onions, white wine vinegar, water, ground coriander, unsalted butter, sea scallops, vegetable oil, fresh cilantro