Fettuccine with Scallops

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Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:
14 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
1 pound scallops
1 small shallot, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons dry thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Cook fettuccine until al dente; drain well.

2. In a large frying pan, heat 3 tablespoons butter; saute shallot and garlic until tender. Add wine and chicken broth. Simmer 10 minutes.

3. Add cream and lemon juice and bring to boil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add pasta to sauce; toss well.

4. In a skillet melt the remaining butter. Add scallops and thyme. Sauté scallops, 2-3 minutes either side, or until lightly browned. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

5. Put fettuccine on serving dishes and place scallops over pasta. Serve.

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