Seared Scallops with Garlic Butter

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Sea Scallops (serves about 2.5 people)
  • 1 Tbs Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 3 Tbs Butter
  • 1 tsp minced Garlic
  • 2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh herbs (dried ok)
  • lemon wedges for Garnish

Instructions

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

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