Ingredients

1½lbssea scallops,u-13 size

¼cupcream cheese,softened

¼cupwhite wine

1lemon,juiced and zested

¼tspkosher salt

⅛tspground black pepper,coarse

1tbspfresh tarragon,chopped

¼cupParmesan cheese,shaved

1pinchcayenne pepper,optional, to taste

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Add the scallops to a baking dish.

In a large bowl whisk together the cream cheese, white wine, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, tarragon, Parmesan cheese, and cayenne pepper (if using).

Pour the sauce onto the scallops and let them sit for five minutes before putting it into the oven.

Bake for 5 minutes, then turn on the broiler and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the tops are golden brown.