Shrimp Or Scallops In Garlic Butter

• 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp or 1 lb sea scallops, your choice
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 small shallot, finely minced
• 3 cloves garlic, mashed into a paste (or finely minced)
• 2 tablespoons sherry wine
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley, for garnish

1. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium high heat.
2. When butter begins to foam, add the garlic paste and shallot and saute for a minute or two, to soften a bit.
3. Add the seafood of your choice: For the shrimp, saute for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
4. For the scallops, saute 3-5 minutes, or until scallops turn opaque.
5. Once the seafood is cooked through, remove to a plate and cover.
6. Add the sherry to the melted butter and warm through for about a minute or two.
7. Pour sauce over seafood, top with parsley, and serve.

shrimp, butter, shallot, garlic, sherry wine, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shrimp-or-scallops-in-garlic-butter-83630 (may not work)