COQUILLES ST JACQUES A LA PROVENCALE - SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC

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These are so good, I can taste them just typing it! Love scallops--love garlic! Best for first course, a starter, or appetizer (2 scallops/person), possibly could double recipe for larger portions.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 22m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 scallops
2 garlic cloves, smashed
4 ounces butter
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Wash and dry the scallops and separate the coral from the white flesh.
  • Peel and smash the garlic.
  • Melt half the butter in a saucepan and cook the white flesh very gently for 10 minutes, until tender.
  • Season to taste.
  • Place on paper towel and keep hot between two plates over a pan of hot water.
  • Pour out the butter from the pan, wipe it out with paper and add the remaining butter and the coral, cook for 1 minute only on each side.
  • Add the white flesh and the herbs and garlic, leave over the heat just long enough to mix thoroughly and divide between the heated shells, (plates).
  • Serve immediately with a dry rose wine.

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