SCALLOPS PICCATA

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This has been on my refrigerator FOREVER (or May 1991 whichever comes first). It's from Good Housekeeping and is easy and tasty

Provided by kymgerberich

Categories     Healthy

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lemons, small
1 lb bay scallops or 1 lb sea scallops
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Squeeze juice from 1 lemon; set aside. Thinly slice the other lemon for use as garnish.
  • Rinse scallops with running cold water to remove sand from crevices. Pat dry with paper towels. (If using sea scallops, cut each horizontally in half.).
  • In 10-inch skillet over medium heat, in hot butter or margarine, cook scallops, stirring frequently, until opaque. about 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove scallops to warm serving platter. To skillet, add chicken broth, wine, salt, 2 Tbl parsley, and reserved lemon juice; over high heat, heat to boiling. Cook until mixture is reduced by half; spoon over scallops. Garnish with lemon slices and additional chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.6, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 45.1, Sodium 545.3, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 0.2, Protein 20.1

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