Skillet Sea Scallops
You'll want to slip this recipe into the front of your last-minute guests file. Pasta and mixed greens nicely complement the tender, citrusy shellfish.4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Directions
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine bread crumbs and salt. Add
- scallops, a few at a time, and shake to coat.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown scallops in butter
- and oil for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side or until firm and
- opaque. Remove and keep warm. Add the wine, lemon juice, parsley and
- garlic to the skillet; bring to a boil. Pour over scallops. Serve
- immediately. Yield: 3-4 servings.
Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.