“VIEIRAS AL AJILLO” Scallops in Garlic sauce (VIDEO)

This is a great garlicky-lime scallop dish. The combination of citrus of the lime, the garlic, and the butter gives this dish a great flavor. It is easy to prepare and ready in less than 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 11/2 pound scallops
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup vino seco or dry white wine
• juice of 1 lime
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• pinch of cumin
• dash of hot sauce
• salt to taste
• 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped

In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until fragrant add the butter and garlic, saute about 1 to 2 minutes.

Add the vino seco, lime juice, oregano, cumin, salt and hot sauce. Simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the scallops and cook, until scallops are opaque, about 5-6 minutes. Turn half way through the cooking.

Turn off the heat, add the parsley and mix it in well. Using tongs remove the scallops from the pan. Place over a serving of brown rice.  Pour the sauce over the scallops.

Makes 4 servings

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