Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter

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Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter

StovetopMediumPrep 10 minCook 8 minServes 4

Golden-crusted scallops in a bright lemon butter — a restaurant plate that takes eight minutes.

Ingredients

1½ lb sea scallops
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon, juiced
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Steps

Pat the scallops very dry and season with salt and pepper.
Sear in hot oil, 2-3 minutes per side, until deeply golden; do not crowd the pan.
Remove the scallops and melt the butter with the garlic for 30 seconds.
Stir in the lemon juice, return the scallops and spoon the butter over them.
Scatter with parsley and serve at once.

Serve with: creamy risotto or crusty bread to catch the butter.

Pat the scallops bone dry; moisture is the enemy of a good sear.

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