Seared Scallops in Garlic Butter

By nurseliz

Ingredients

• 1 pounds
• fresh or frozen sea scallops
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• 2 tablespoons
• butter or margarine
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• 3 cloves
• garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons
• dry white wine
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• 1 tablespoon
• snipped fresh chives or parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon
• salt

Details

Preparation time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

1.
Thaw scallops, if frozen. RInse scallops; pat dry with paper towels.
2.
In a 12-inch skillet cook garlic in 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat for 30 seconds. Add the scallops. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes or until scallops turn opaque. Remove from skillet and transfer to a serving platter. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and wine to the skillet. Cook and stir to loosen any browned bits. Pour over scallops; sprinkle with chives and salt.
3.
Makes 4 servings
4.
Seared Shrimp in Garlic Butter: Prepare as above, except substitute 1-1/2 pounds fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells for the scallops. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Cook shrimp in the butter and garlic for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque. Continue as above.

Nutrition information
Calories 183, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 189 mg, Sodium 303 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Total Sugar 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 23 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 5%, Calcium 7%, Iron 14%. Exchanges: Fat 1.5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet