Shrimp Or Scallops In Garlic Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp or 1 lb sea scallops, your choice
3 tablespoons butter
1 small shallot, finely minced
3 cloves garlic, mashed into a paste (or finely minced)
2 tablespoons sherry wine
2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley, for garnish

Preparation

In a large skillet, heat butter over medium high heat.
When butter begins to foam, add the garlic paste and shallot and saute for a minute or two, to soften a bit.
Add the seafood of your choice: For the shrimp, saute for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
For the scallops, saute 3-5 minutes, or until scallops turn opaque.
Once the seafood is cooked through, remove to a plate and cover.
Add the sherry to the melted butter and warm through for about a minute or two.
Pour sauce over seafood, top with parsley, and serve.