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Recipe Pairing

Scallops in White Wine Sauce

Main Course featuring scallops with cooked preparation and balanced flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Scallops in White Wine Sauce is Eagle Rare Standard. A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Scallops in White Wine Sauce

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb scallops
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/2 cup cream or stock
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pat scallops dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear in butter over medium-high heat until golden on both sides, then remove.
  3. Add garlic and white wine to the pan and reduce slightly.
  4. Stir in cream or stock and lemon juice, then return scallops to the pan briefly.
  5. Spoon sauce over scallops and finish with parsley.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Scallops in White Wine Sauce

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

acceptable
58%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Scallops in White Wine Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 58%
acceptable
57%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Scallops in White Wine Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 57%
acceptable
54%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Scallops in White Wine Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 54%
acceptable
53%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Scallops in White Wine Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 53%
acceptable
53%

Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Scallops in White Wine Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 53%
acceptable
53%

Wild Turkey Longbranch

Bourbon 43.00% ABV For Scallops in White Wine Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Vanilla, Oak, Smoke Honey, Citrus, Herbal
Pairing Score 53%
acceptable
52%

Angel’s Envy Rye

Barrel Finished Rye 50.00% ABV For Scallops in White Wine Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Caramel, Oak, Spice Molasses, Tropical Fruit, Vanilla
Pairing Score 52%
acceptable
52%

Four Roses Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Scallops in White Wine Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Stone Fruit, Vanilla, Spice Floral, Cocoa, Pear
Pairing Score 52%
acceptable
52%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Scallops in White Wine Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 52%
acceptable
52%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Scallops in White Wine Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 52%
acceptable
52%

Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Scallops in White Wine Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Spice, Caramel, Oak Vanilla, Orange Peel, Nutty
Pairing Score 52%
acceptable
51%

Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Scallops in White Wine Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 51%