Divine Garlic Parsley Butter Sauce for Succulent Bay Scallops

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsbutter, softened

  • 4thick slicesItalian bread, toasted

  • 1 ½tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1 ½poundsfresh or frozen bay scallops, thawed, rinsed and patted dry

  • 4clovesgarlic, minced

  • ½cupwhite wine

  • 2tablespoonslemon juice

  • ¼cupchopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • 4tablespoonscold butter, cut into cubes

  • 1pinchcayenne pepper

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Spread 1/2 tablespoon softened butter onto one side of each piece of toast.

  2. Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. When oil begins to smoke, pour scallops into the pan; cook for 30 seconds without stirring.

  3. 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.

  4. 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
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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