Bay Scallops With Balsamic and Basil

Name: Bay Scallops With Balsamic and Basil
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3-4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 shallot, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 lbs bay scallops; 1/8 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; salt, if needed, to taste

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Recipe by Parsley

Serve over fine egg noodles or rice. For best results, use fresh (not dried ) basil.

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READY IN: 15mins

SERVES: 3-4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

tablespoons butter
1

shallot, minced
2

garlic cloves, minced
1 ¹⁄₂

lbs bay scallops
¹⁄₈

cup chopped fresh basil
2

tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¹⁄₄ - ¹⁄₂

teaspoon sugar
¹⁄₄

teaspoon pepper
salt, if needed, to taste

DIRECTIONS

In a skillet over medium high heat, melt butter and saute the shallots and garlic in the butter, stirring frequently, until tender.
Add scallops and basil to the skillet and saute for about 2 minutes.
Add vinegar, sugar, pepper and salt (if needed) and saute an additional 2-3 minutes or until the scallops are opaque.
Serve immediately over fine noodles or rice.

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