Scallops With Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce

Submitted by Trudski2010

"Tastey!!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb scallops
• 12 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 lemon, juice of
• white pepper
• salt
• 2 cups heavy cream

directions

1. Prepare the sauce by tossing the garlic cloves with olive oil and place on a square of aluminum foil.
2. Fold the foil to form a package and roast place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes.
3. Allow the garlic to cool slightly, careful open package and transfer the garlic cloves to a medium saucepan.
4. Stir in lemon juice and bring to a simmer, mashing the cloves with the back of a spoon.
5. As the lemon juice evaporates, a paste will form, to the garlic paste stir in the heavy cream and simmer for about 10 minutes on low heat to blend flavors, adjust salt and pepper to taste.
6. To prepare the scallops, rinse and dry with paper towels.
7. Dust the top side of the scallops with paprika.
8. In a non-stick skillet that has been sprayed lightly with olive oil, place the top side of the scallops down and saute until crispy on top and lightly firm to the touch.
9. Place scallops on serving plate and drizzle garlic sauce over.