Scallop Recipes: Scallop Sauté

I love scallop recipes and this one will quickly become one of your favorites.

This is a lovely scallop sauté, very quick and easy to make. A perfect easy dinner recipe for any night of the week.

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
1 pound sea scallops, washed and dried thoroughly
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter

Directions:
Heat a large skillet generously coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and cook, stirring frequently, for 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove to a serving platter and keep warm.

In the same skillet, combine the lemon juice, butter, parsley, salt, paprika, pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring until the butter is melted. Pour over the scallops.

• Bay scallops will work if you can't get sea scallops, but the sea scallops are much better for this recipe.

• If using sea scallops, you can cut them into thirds or quarters if you prefer. I like the look of the whole scallops on the plate.

Makes 4 servings.