Ingredients

•3/4 pound sea scallops

•1/8 teaspoon salt

•Dash pepper

•2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

•1/4 cup chopped shallot

•1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

•3 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced

•Hot cooked pasta, optional

Preparation

•Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute scallops in 1 tablespoon oil for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side or until firm and opaque. Remove and keep warm. • In the same skillet, saute shallots in remaining oil until tender. Add cream; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 30 seconds or until slightly thickened. • Return scallops to the pan; heat through. Stir in sage. Serve with pasta if desired