Scallop Stew Recipe — The Mom 100

Ingredients

• 1 pound sea scallops ((patted dry))
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ((to taste))
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons chopped shallots
• ½ cup dry white wine
• ¼ cup dry sherry
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup light or heavy cream ((or half-and-half))
• Paprika or cayenne pepper ((for sprinkling))
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley ((optional))