Prosecco is now a leading sparkling beverage in America, and I couldn’t be happier. It has always been one of my favorite drinks.
Part of my love of prosecco may be rooted in my Italian heritage, yes, I am prejudice toward good Italian wine… I am also from New England where being thrifty is a sign of good character.
Let’s be candid here… Champagne is a lovely beverage, but Prosecco has much more bang, or possibly bubble for the buck$$.
Mionetto Prosecco Brut D.O.C. is no exception. For under $20 dollars this sparkling wine is terrific… seriously at any price it is just good. It has aromas of golden apple and white peach…and it is well balanced with a clean dry finish.
So any dish that requires a sparking wine as an ingredient use Mionetto’s prosecco. This scallop dish, provided by the company, was a first class dinner that even my kids loved. They told me that the meal was “restaurant quality.” I don’t get that compliment every night.
Just remember if you decide to make this tasty meal… buy two bottles of Mionetto’s prosecco, so you have some left to drink with the meal. (PS: sipping prosecco while cooking is wonderful…and highly recommended!)
Scallops in Prosecco Sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
- 1 cup sliced shitake mushroom caps (about 4 ounces)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped shallots
- 1/2 cup Prosecco DOC
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream