Skillet Sea Scallops

Breaded sea scallops are lightly fried in butter and olive oil and served with a lemon-wine sauce in this quick gourmet dish.

Skillet Sea Scallops

Course: SeafoodCuisine: European
Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10

minutes
Total Time

20

minutes
Servings

4

Ingredients

  • ½ cup — dry bread crumbs

  • ½ teaspoon — salt

  • 1 pound — sea scallops

  • 2 tablespoons — butter

  • 1 tablespoon — olive oil

  • ¼ cup — dry white wine

  • 2 tablespoons — lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon — minced fresh parsley

  • 1 clove — garlic, minced

Directions

  • Combine bread crumbs and salt in a large resealable plastic bag. Add scallops, a few at a time, and shake to coat. Repeat with remaining scallops.
  • Melt butter in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; fry scallops until browned and opaque, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to a plate and keep warm.
  • Stir wine, lemon juice, parsley, and garlic into skillet and bring to a boil. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour lemon-wine sauce over scallops to serve.

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