Bill’s Favorite!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 pounds of sea scallops (preferably fresh, dry-packed scallops)
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 2 tsp. chopped fresh herbs (plus more for garnish)
• lemon wedges for garnish

Directions:

1. Pat the scallops dry on both sides with a paper towel.
2. Season the scallops on both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over the high heat until it’s just smoking.
4. Add the scallops in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side
5. remove the scallops from the pan and melt the butter in the same, unwashed pan.
6. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the lemon juice and herbs.
7. Return the scallops to the pan. Spoon the sauce of the top of the scallops.
8. Garnish with herbs and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

Note:

This recipe was retrieved from Dinner at the Zoo.