Scallops And Mushrooms Pan Seared

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This is a delicious recipe that is easy to make, and is also low carb and low sugar for people that are diabetic. i usually serve my bok choy recipe with this as one of the side dishes.

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Steps

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In a large skillet , heat butter over medium-high heat.

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Do not use a non-stick skillet.

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When butter begins to foam , add the minced garlic , scallions , and mushrooms and saut for 2 minutes , or until tender.

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Add the scallops and sprinkle with half of the garlic powder , half of the salt and half of the pepper.

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Saute covered for about 3-5 minutes , or until the scallops begin to turn opaque.

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Turn the scallops over and sprinkle the rest of the garlic powder , salt and pepper.

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Cover again and continue to saut another 1 or 2 minutes.

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Once the scallops are cooked , remove to a plate and cover the plate with the lid from the skillet.

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Add the sherry to the skillet that contains the butter , mushrooms and scallions and continue to heat for 1 or 2 minutes.

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Place 6 scallops on each of the 2 dinner plates.

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Spoon the sauce with the mushrooms and scallions over the scallops and serve.

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Ingredients

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sea scallops, butter, scallion, button mushroom, garlic, garlic powder, salt, ground black pepper, cream sherry