French Scallops

Yield: 3 to 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Dash of pepper
• 3/4 to 1 pound scallops
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Mix together four, salt and pepper. Coat scallops with flour mixture.
2. Heat oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat.
3. Add scallops and cook mixture 4 to 5 minutes, turning over in pan until scallops are golden brown.
4. Remove with a slotted spoon. Keep warm.
5. Lower heat. Add butter. When melted, add garlic and cook over low heat for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Cook until golden brown.
6. Pour over scallops.
7. Sprinkle with parsley.