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Herb Butter Scallops

Restaurant-quality seafood dish with perfectly seared scallops in a luxurious herb-infused butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 4 servings (appetizer), 2 servings (main course)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large sea scallops about 12-15 pieces, patted very dry
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Remove the small side muscle from each scallop if still attached. Pat the scallops extremely dry with paper towels.
  • Season both sides of the scallops generously with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large stainless steel or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter until the butter starts to foam.
  • Place scallops in the pan, leaving space between each one. Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly firm to the touch.
  • Remove scallops to a plate and lower heat to medium-low.
  • Add remaining butter to the pan along with garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add herbs and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Return scallops to the pan and spoon the herb butter sauce over them.