Recipe - Fried Scallops Portuguese Style

1 pound Fresh bay scallops
8 tablespoon Butter
1 cup Flour
1 teaspoon Garlic; finely chopped
3 tablespoon Parsley; finely chopped
One fourth teaspoon Salt
Fresh ground black pepper
One half Fresh lemon

Wash the scallops quickly in cold water. Spread on one layer on pan, cover
with linen or paper towel. Cover with other towel and refrigerate for
several hours to drain. Melt butter over low heat. Place flour in large
bowl and drop scallops into it. Toss scallops about gently until they are
coated on all sides with the flour. Turn into sieve to remove excess flour.
Add the scallops to the butter and sliding the pan back and forth, fry them
for 3 to 4 minutes until they are firm but not brown. Do not over cook the
scallops. Add the garlic and parsley to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds
longer. Squeeze the lemon juice and add the salt and pepper to taste before
serving.
Posted to MCRecipe Digest by Nancy Berry nlberry@prodigy.net on May 17,
1998