Lemon Butter Scallops
Author: http://damndelicious.net/2015/03/14/lemon-butter-scallops/
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 lb. scallops
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- FOR LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
- Season scallops with salt and pepper, to taste. Working in batches, add scallops to the skillet in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until golden brown and translucent in the center, about 1-2 minutes per side. Set aside and keep warm.
- To make the lemon butter sauce, melt 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve scallops immediately with lemon butter sauce, garnished with parsley, if desired.
