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  • Scallops with Butter and Lemon

    Easy
    10 minutes
    3 to 4
    Amount Per Serving: Calories 183.7; Total Fat 9.9g; Cholesterol 71.0mg; Sodium 243.0mg; Total Carbohydrate 1.6g; Dietary Fiber 0.1g; Sugars 0.3g; Protein 21.3g
    Simplicity, elegance, and decadence went into this dish. The zesty lemon and butter sauce is the perfect pairing to the seared scallops.
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    Ingredients

    • 1 pound scallops
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • Salt and black pepper to taste
    • For the Lemon Butter Sauce
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
    • 1 lemon, juiced
    • Salt and black pepper to taste
    • 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley

    Method

    • To prepare, rinse the scallops thoroughly then pat dry with paper towels.

    • Melt the butter over low heat in your favourite skillet. Add the scallops, season them with salt and pepper and allow to sear for about 1 minute. Flip them over to the other side and allow to cook for another 2-3 minutes.

    • Now, prepare the sauce. Melt the butter in the skillet over low heat. Add the minced garlic and whisk together. Don’t let the garlic burn or it will take on a bitter taste.

    • From here, raise the heat to medium, add the lemon juice and bring the sauce to a simmer.

    • Add the chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper.

    • Now, serve the scallops in a bowl and place it on your plate. Spoon some of the hot sauce over the scallops and serve immediately.

    • Serving Suggestions: Serve with lemon pieces and a simple baked potato.

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