Sauteed Scallops With Parsley And Garlic

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 16 large sea scallops (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Recipe

• 1 sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper.
• 2 heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• 3 add 8 scallops; sauté 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until browned.
• 4 set aside, and keep warm. repeat procedure with remaining 8 scallops.
• 5 wipe pan clean with a paper towel.
• 6 add butter to pan; reduce heat, and cook until butter melts.
• 7 stir in parsley and garlic, and cook 15 seconds. return scallops to pan; toss to coat.