Skillet Sea Scallops

Breaded sea scallops are lightly fried in butter and olive oil and served with a lemon-wine sauce in this quick gourmet dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 340 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 pound sea scallops

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine bread crumbs and salt in a large resealable plastic bag. Add scallops, a few at a time, and shake to coat. Repeat with remaining scallops.

Step 2

Melt butter in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; fry scallops until browned and opaque, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to a plate and keep warm.

Step 3

Stir wine, lemon juice, parsley, and garlic into skillet and bring to a boil. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour lemon-wine sauce over scallops to serve.