Seared Sea Scallops

Ingredients

• 1 lb sea scallops
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsley ground pepper
• 1/2 cup flour

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse scallops and pat dry with a paper towel.

2. 2

   Combine flour, salt, pepper and parsley.

3. 3

   Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium high heat.

4. 4

   Add 2 tbsp of butter or margarine and the garlic; cook and stir until butter is melted.

5. 5

   Dredge scallops in flour mixture, add to skillet and cook, stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes or until scallops turn opaque.

6. 6

   Remove scallops and add wine to skillet and stir for l minute.

7. 7

   Drizzle wine mixture over scallops and serve.