Sauteed Scallops: January's Winner!

This is the winning Main Dish recipe from this months vote!  There were a lot of close calls, but this Scallops won out by a single vote in the end.  This was very quick and painless and definitively delicious!  I definitely recommend it to anyone who is into scallops. 

Ingredients 
16 Large Sea Scallops (about 1.5 lbs or a little less)
1/2 tsp Alpine Touch (or Salt & Pepper)
1 1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Butter
1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
2 Garlic Cloves (Minced)

Directions
Season scallops. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 scallops; sauté 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until browned. Set aside, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining 8 scallops. Wipe pan clean with a paper towel.
Add butter to the pan; reduce heat, and cook until the butter melts. Stir in parsley and garlic, and cook 15 seconds. Return scallops to pan; toss to coat.  Serve & Enjoy!

Season the scallops and add to the oil, cook until browned on both sides

Saute' the garlic and parsley

Return scallops to the pan and toss to coat

Serve and Enjoy!

If you are interested in viewing past Main Dish winners check them out here:

December's Winner: Pizza Pot Pies

November's Winner: Lasagna Stuffed Manicotti

October's Winner: Pumpkin Risotto

September's Winner: Burgundy Pork