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Ingredients

  • 1 c. dry white wine
  • 1/2 lb. bay scallops
  • 1/4 c. (1/2 stick) chilled butter, cut into 4 pieces
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 5 oz. dried capellini or angel hair pasta
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 Tbsp. snipped, fresh chives

Method

  • Bring wine and lemon peel to simmer in heavy medium skillet. Add scallops and cook until almost opaque, about 1 minute. Transfer scallops to bowl, using slotted spoon.
  • Increase heat and boil until wine is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Whisk in mustard, then 1/4 cup butter, 1 piece at a time.
  • Add scallops and any juices and heat through.
  • Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.