Garlic Scallops

Name: Garlic Scallops
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped into small dice; 4 -6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb scallops (bay scallops or sea scallops); 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 4 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal; 1 tablespoon fresh chives or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced for garnish

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped into small dice
4 -6 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb scallops (bay scallops or sea scallops)
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup half-and-half
4 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 tablespoon fresh chives or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced for garnish

Directions

1

In a skillet, heat oil over medium high heat, and cook the onions and garlic just to soften (don't let color), for about 2 minutes; add the scallops and lightly cook on one side for about 20 seconds, turn, let cook another 20 seconds, then remove and set aside.
2

Add wine to skillet and let reduce 1 minute; stir in half and half and let that reduce so that it is a nice sauce consistency.
3

Return scallops and add green onions, stirring until heated through.
4

Serve scallops over rice pilaf, if desired, pouring sauce over all; garnish with chives or parsley.