The fragrance of these beautiful, buttery bay scallops with their garlic parsley sauce is only surpassed by the taste!
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
528 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Spoon scallops over buttered toast and serve immediately.
Step 2
Spread 1/2 tablespoon softened butter onto one side of each piece of toast.
Step 3
Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. When oil begins to smoke, pour scallops into the pan; cook for 30 seconds without stirring.
Step 4
Toss scallops in the pan and stir in garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in wine and lemon juice; bring to a boil and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in parsley and cold butter; remove from the heat. When butter melts, stir in cayenne, salt, and pepper.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter, softened
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch cayenne pepper
4 thick slices Italian bread, toasted
4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes
0.5 cup white wine
1.5 tablespoons olive oil
0.25 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1.5 pounds fresh or frozen bay scallops, thawed, rinsed and patted dry
