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Seared Scallops with Tarragon-Butter Sauce

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Seared scallops with a creamy sauce on a platter alongside small seafood forks.
Seared Scallops with Tarragon-Butter SaucePhoto by Romulo Yanes

Beurre blanc—the classic French butter sauce—is a cinch to prepare and has a tendency to make just about anything taste better. This take on it uses the scallops' juices to add complexity.

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