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Portuguese Style Scallops

Servings 4
Calories 557 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs sea scallops whole
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbs olive oil divided
  • 1/3 cup port wine
  • 2 Tbs lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped, divided
  • 5 gloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Heat 11/2 teaspoons oil in a 10 inch cast iron or heavy skillet over high heat until very hot (about 3 minutes). Add half of the scallops; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove scallops from pan; keep warm. Repeat process with 11/2 teaspoons oil and remaining scallops. Remove scallops from pan.
  2. Stir in port and lemon juice, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add scallops, 3 tablespoons parsley, and garlic, saute 30 seconds over high heat. Serve scallops over rice. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.