Bay Scallops with Scallions

Serve with additional hot butter if desired.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds bay scallops
Black pepper, to taste
1 small bunch scallions, sliced
1/3 cup dry white wine
3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
Lemon wedges

Method

  1. In a large, heavy skillet heat butter and saute scallops seasoned with pepper very quickly until slightly browned, about 4 minutes. Remove scallops with a slotted spoon and put on a warmed serving dish.
  2. Saute the scallions in the same skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Do not brown.
  3. Add wine to deglaze the pan over high heat and cook until wine is reduced by half.
  4. Pour sauce over scallops; sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over scallops.

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