Scallop Scampi Recipe
Pan Fried Scallops in Oil and Garlic, with Snow Peas in a White Wine Butter Sauce.
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Vegetables
Liquids
Seasonings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the scallops
Rinse the scallops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Mince the garlic
Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely.
- 3
Prepare the snow peas
Trim the ends of the snow peas and set them aside.
Cooking
- 4
Sear the scallops
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the scallops and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and opaque. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set them aside.
- 5
- 6
Cook the snow peas
Add the snow peas to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
- 7
Make the sauce
Pour the white wine into the skillet and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom. Bring to a simmer and let it reduce for about 2 minutes.
- 8
Finish the sauce
Reduce the heat to low and add the unsalted butter, stirring until melted and incorporated. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- 9