Best 3 Bay Scallops With Garlic Parsley Butter Sauce Recipes

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Bay scallops are delectable morsels of seafood, prized for their sweet and delicate flavor. They are smaller and more tender than traditional sea scallops, making them ideal for quick and easy cooking methods. When combined with garlic, parsley, and a velvety butter sauce, bay scallops are transformed into an exquisite dish that is both flavorful and elegant. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner, and it is sure to impress your guests with its simplicity and sophistication.

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BAY SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC PARSLEY BUTTER SAUCE



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They say smell is the sense most closely linked to memory recall, and that was certainly the case while making these garlicky, buttery bay scallops on toast. As waves of the wonderful aromas wafted up from the pan, they brought back a flood of vivid memories of my first kitchen job.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 13m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 thick slices Italian bread, toasted
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds fresh or frozen bay scallops, thawed, rinsed and patted dry
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Spread 1/2 tablespoon butter on one side of each piece of toasted Italian bread. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. When oil begins to smoke, pour scallops into pan. Cook for 30 seconds without stirring.
  • Toss scallops in pan and stir in garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir wine and lemon juice into scallops, bring to a boil, and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Stir parsley and cold butter into scallops and remove from heat. When butter melts, stir in salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Spoon scallops over buttered toast and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 148.5 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 780.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

SAUTEED BAY SCALLOPS WITH LEMON BUTTER



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound bay scallops
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Choose a saute pan large enough to hold all of the scallops in one layer without overcrowding the pan or without them touching each other. Cook in batches if necessary. Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter until nearly smoking. Add the scallops and do not move or shake pan, but allow the scallops to brown well on one side before tossing the pan to flip them or gently turning them with a spatula to cook the second side.
  • Remove the scallops from the pan and place on a warm serving platter. Return the pan in which the scallops had been cooked to the fire, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sweet butter, and cook until the butter begins to turn a light brown color. When the butter has browned to a hazelnut color add the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  • Pour the classic lemon butter over the scallops, garnish with heart-shaped croutons and serve promptly.

BAY SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC PARSLEY BUTTER SAUCE



Bay Scallops with Garlic Parsley Butter Sauce image

They say smell is the sense most closely linked to memory recall, and that was certainly the case while making these garlicky, buttery bay scallops on toast. As waves of the wonderful aromas wafted up from the pan, they brought back a flood of vivid memories of my first kitchen job.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Canapes and Crostini

Time 13m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 thick slices Italian bread, toasted
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds fresh or frozen bay scallops, thawed, rinsed and patted dry
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Spread 1/2 tablespoon butter on one side of each piece of toasted Italian bread. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. When oil begins to smoke, pour scallops into pan. Cook for 30 seconds without stirring.
  • Toss scallops in pan and stir in garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir wine and lemon juice into scallops, bring to a boil, and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Stir parsley and cold butter into scallops and remove from heat. When butter melts, stir in salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Spoon scallops over buttered toast and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 148.5 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 780.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality scallops. Look for scallops that are firm and have a slightly briny smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
  • Sear the scallops quickly over high heat. This will help to create a nice crust on the outside of the scallops while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
  • Use a flavorful butter sauce. The butter sauce in this recipe is made with garlic, parsley, and lemon juice. It's a simple but delicious sauce that perfectly complements the scallops.
  • Serve the scallops immediately. Scallops are best served immediately after they are cooked. This will help to ensure that they are still hot and juicy.

Conclusion:

Bay scallops with garlic parsley butter sauce is a quick and easy seafood dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The scallops are seared until golden brown and then simmered in a flavorful butter sauce. The dish is finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and lemon juice. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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