Buzzard's Bay Bourbon Scallops

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound scallops, rinsed and patted dry

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the bourbon, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
3. Add the scallops to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
4. Reduce the heat to low and add the bourbon cream sauce to the skillet. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve the scallops with the bourbon cream sauce and a side of your favorite starch.

Interesting Facts

• Buzzard's Bay is located in Massachusetts, USA.
• Scallops are a type of shellfish with a sweet, delicate flavor.
• Bourbon is a type of whiskey made from grains.