Sauteed Scallops With Parsley And Garlic - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 large sea scallops (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced

Preparation

Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add 8 scallops; saute 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until browned.
Set aside, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining 8 scallops.
Wipe pan clean with a paper towel.
Add butter to pan; reduce heat, and cook until butter melts.
Stir in parsley and garlic, and cook 15 seconds. Return scallops to pan; toss to coat.