How to make a sautéed Scallops with garlic

Ingredients

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16 large sea scallops (about 1 1/2 pounds) $

1/4 teaspoon salt $

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper $

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil $

2 tablespoons butter $

1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 garlic cloves, minced $

Preparation

Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 scallops; sauté 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until browned. Set aside, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining 8 scallops. Wipe pan clean with a paper towel.

Add butter to pan; reduce heat, and cook until butter melts. Stir in parsley and garlic, and cook 15 seconds. Return scallops to pan; toss to coat.

Note:

 

The secret to perfectly browned scallops is patience. Peterson recommends cooking in two batches. Heat the oil until it ripples in the pan. Add scallops, a few at a time, and wait for them to sizzle before adding more. If you add too many at once, the pan will lose heat and its ability to brown them all.

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Jim Peterson,

JULY 2005

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