Bay Scallops with Garlic Parsley Butter Sauce

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Spread 1/2 tablespoon softened butter onto one side of each piece of toast.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. When oil begins to smoke, pour scallops into the pan; cook for 30 seconds without stirring.

4. 4

   Toss scallops in the pan and stir in garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Stir in wine and lemon juice; bring to a boil and cook for 30 seconds.

6. 6

   Stir in parsley and cold butter; remove from the heat.

7. 7

   When butter melts, stir in cayenne, salt, and pepper.

8. 8

   Spoon scallops over buttered toast and serve immediately.