Pan-Seared Scallops On Linguine With Tomato-Cream Sauce

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
A touch of cream gives the slightly tangy sauce a silky-smooth finish. Be sure to serve this dish with bread so you can savor ever drop of sauce.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup dry white wine
* 1/4 cup minced shallots
* 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
* 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
* 2 tablespoons whipping cream
* 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
* 2/3 cup chopped seeded plum tomato
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 1/2 cups hot cooked linguine
* Cooking spray
* 3/4 pound large sea scallops
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* Chopped fresh cilantro
== Directions ==
# Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium skillet; bring to a boil.
# Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 5 minutes).
# Strain mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, reserving liquid; discard solids.
# Return wine mixture to pan.
# Add cream; cook over medium heat 1 minute.
# Add butter, stirring until butter melts.
# Stir in tomato and next 3 ingredients.
# Add linguine; toss well.
# Cover and keep warm.
# Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
# Sprinkle scallops with 1/8 teaspoon salt.
# Arrange scallops in pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until done.
# Add scallops to pasta mixture; toss gently to combine.
# Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
Yield: 2 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup pasta mixture and about 5 ounces scallops)
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