Scallops in Garlic Butter - Not Just For Lent Anymore!

I'm always here to lend a hand. We may lead busy lives but that's no reason to give up on good taste. This entree is spectacular ... so simple to prepare and requires only 6 minutes cooking time. It's elegant enough to serve special dinner guests and delicious enough for everyone, any day of the week. Bon Appetit!

SCALLOPS IN GARLIC BUTTER ...

3 tablespoons of sliced almonds
4 tablespoons butter
5 large cloves of garlic (pressed or minced)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 to 1 1/2 pounds of scallops (rinsed and drained)

Toast the almonds. Melt butter in wide skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, parsley and lemon rind and cook for one minute while stirring. Add scallops (don't crowd them) and turn them when they become opaque. When they are opaque throughout when slashed (About 5 minutes) they're done!