Bay Scallops with Garlic Parsley Butter Sauce

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

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

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.