Seared Scallops and Pears with Lemon-Vodka Sauce
| Yield: | 2 Servings |
| Categories: | Seafood |
| 2 | tb | Olive oil |
| 2 | ts | Unsalted butter |
| 8 | oz | Large sea scallops |
| 2 | lg | Ripe Bartlett, Anjou, or Bosc pears, cored; peeled and halved |
| 8 | oz | Fresh fettuccine -OR- |
| 4 | oz | Dried fettuccine |
| LEMON-VODKA SAUCE | ||
| Grated zest and juice of one lemon | ||
| 1/2 | c | Heavy cream |
| 2 | tb | Vodka |
| 1 | tb | Chopped fresh chives |
| Salt and freshly ground black pepper; to taste | ||
| 3" pieces of fresh chives; for garnish | ||
| Julienned lemon zest; for garnish |
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