Scallops with Mascarpone

Ingredients

• 1 pound sea scallops
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the scallops are just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
3. Add the white wine to the skillet and reduce for 1 minute.
4. Stir in the mascarpone cheese until melted and combined. Add the parsley and chives and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5. Serve the scallops with the sauce spooned over the top.

Interesting Facts

• Mascarpone cheese is an Italian cream cheese made from cream and milk.
• Scallops are a type of shellfish that can be found in oceans around the world.
• Garlic is a popular ingredient in Italian cuisine and adds a lot of flavor to this dish.