Scallop Saute

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Sauteed scallops strike the ideal balance between elegance and ease of preparation. Ready in under half an hour, these scallops get their tasty flavor from simple, fresh ingredients.

serves/makes:

ready in:
under 30 minutes

ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 pound sea scallops
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 lemon, cut into wedges, for garnish

directions

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the parsley and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant.

Add the scallops to the skillet. Cook, turning as needed, until browned.

Add the lemon juice and sugar to the skillet and stir to dissolve the sugar. Turn the scallops to coat in the liquid.

Serve immediately with lemon wedges.