Ina's Scallops Provencal

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   If you're using bay scallops , keep them whole

2. 2

   If you're using sea scallops , cut each one in 1 / 2 horizontally

3. 3

   Sprinkle with salt and pepper , toss with flour , and shake off the excess

4. 4

   In a very large saute pan , heat 2 tablespoons of the butter over high heat until sizzling and add the scallops in 1 layer

5. 5

   Lower the heat to medium , and allow the scallops to brown lightly on 1 side without moving them , then turn and brown lightly on the other side

6. 6

   This should take 3-4 minutes , total

7. 7

   Melt the rest of the butter in the pan with the scallops , then add the shallots , garlic , and parsley , and saute for 2 more minutes , tossing the seasonings with the scallops

8. 8

   Add the wine , cook for 1 minute , and taste for seasoning

9. 9

   Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice