Easy Lemon Butter Scallops (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Scallops
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1 pound sea scallops
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Lemon Butter Sauce
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
# Instructions:
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Remove small side muscle from scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
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Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Cook in single layer, 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and translucent in center.
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In same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
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Serve scallops immediately with lemon butter sauce, garnished with parsley if desired.
# Notes:
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Cook scallops in batches to avoid overcrowding
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Thoroughly drying scallops ensures better browning