Recipe Details
Ingredients
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2tablespoonsbutter, softened
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4thick slicesItalian bread, toasted
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1 ½tablespoonsolive oil
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1 ½poundsfresh or frozen bay scallops, thawed, rinsed and patted dry
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4clovesgarlic, minced
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½cupwhite wine
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2tablespoonslemon juice
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¼cupchopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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4tablespoonscold butter, cut into cubes
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1pinchcayenne pepper
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Cooking Directions
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Spread 1/2 tablespoon softened butter onto one side of each piece of toast.
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Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. When oil begins to smoke, pour scallops into the pan; cook for 30 seconds without stirring.
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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.
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Spoon scallops over buttered toast and serve immediately.
Tips
Turn this into a creamy scallop pasta sauce by adding 1 1/2 cups heavy cream when adding the wine in Step 3.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe4 | |
Calories528 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 25g |
32% |
Saturated Fat 12g |
60% |
Cholesterol 149mg |
50% |
Sodium 781mg |
34% |
Total Carbohydrate 25g |
9% |
Dietary Fiber 1g |
4% |
Total Sugars 1g |
|
Protein 46g |
91% |
Vitamin C 9mg |
10% |
Calcium 104mg |
8% |
Iron 5mg |
29% |
Potassium 781mg |
17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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