Bay Scallops With Balsamic And Basil

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 lbs bay scallops
• 1/8 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• salt, if needed, to taste

Recipe

• 1 in a skillet over medium high heat, melt butter and saute the shallots and garlic in the butter, stirring frequently, until tender.
• 2 add scallops and basil to the skillet and saute for about 2 minutes.
• 3 add vinegar, sugar, pepper and salt (if needed) and saute an additional 2-3 minutes or until the scallops are opaque.
• 4 serve immediately over fine noodles or rice.