Saffron Scallops

This is Rachel Ray's rendition of the signature dish from the movie No Reservations with Catherine Zeta Jones. Tastes pretty good, moderate amount of putzing.

6T butter
1 Shallot finely chopped
1 mango chopped ~1cup
1/2 c white wine
1/4 t saffron threads
grated peel/juice of 1/2 lime
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pinch of crushed red pepper
salt
1 1/4 lbs sea scallops
snipped chives for garnish

1) In med skillet, melt 2T butter over med heat. Add shallots. Cook until translucent. Add mango. Cook 2 min more. Add wine and saffron, simmer to reduce liquid, about 1 min. Remove from heat.
2) In food processor, puree mango mixture. Return puree to skillet. Stir in lime peel and juice, crushed red pepper, 1/4 c water. Season to taste with salt. Set aside.
3) In large heavy skillet, melt 2T butter over medium high heat. Add half the scallps and cook 2 min per side. Repeat with other half of scallops and butter. Transfer to plate.
4) Bring mango sauce to boil, and pour spoonfuls on each plate. Place scallops on sauce. Top with chives for garnish.

diana