Fried Portuguese Style Bay Scallops

This is a simple, straight-forward way to prepare fresh bay scallops without distracting from their natural sweetness. The larger sea scallops would work just as well here.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  fresh bay scallop
• 8  tablespoons butter
• 1  cup flour
• 1  teaspoon garlic clove, minced
• 3  tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
•  fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2  fresh  lemon, juice of

Directions

1. Wash the scallops in cold water. Spread on paper towels to dry. Put flour in a small bowl. Toss scallops in flour to coat completely.
2. Melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Add the scallops and pan fry 3 to 4 minutes, moving and turning, until they are firm but not browned. Add garlic and parsley and cook 30 seconds longer.
3. Remove to a serving plate and squeeze lemon juice over scallops and season with salt and pepper.