FRIED PORTUGUESE STYLE BAY SCALLOPS

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This is a simple, straight-forward way to prepare fresh bay scallops without distracting from their natural sweetness. The larger sea scallops would work just as well here.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Portuguese

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb fresh bay scallop
8 tablespoons butter
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 fresh lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Wash the scallops in cold water. Spread on paper towels to dry. Put flour in a small bowl. Toss scallops in flour to coat completely.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Add the scallops and pan fry 3 to 4 minutes, moving and turning, until they are firm but not browned. Add garlic and parsley and cook 30 seconds longer.
  • Remove to a serving plate and squeeze lemon juice over scallops and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.2, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 88.3, Sodium 796.2, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 17.3

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