Scallops with Honey Garlic

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of scallops
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 2 tbsp of honey
• 2 tbsp of unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp of water
• 1 tbsp of olive oil
• 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp of chopped parsley
• 1 dash of cayenne pepper
• Ground salt and black pepper

Preparation:

1. Rinse the scallops and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper.
2. Mix the honey, water, apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper and salt together. Stir to combine well.
3. Heat up a skillet on medium heat with the olive oil. Pan-sear both sides of the scallops until nicely browned and set aside.
4. In empty pan, add the butter and let it melt, until it starts to foam and turn golden brown in color. Add the garlic, sauté until they turn brown.
5. Add the honey garlic mixture into the skillet, as soon as it thickens, transfer the scallops into the skillet.
6. Turn off the heat, stir to combine well with the sauce. Top with the chopped parsley and serve immediately.