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Easy Brown Butter Scallops

Sara
These Easy Brown Butter Scallops are so luscious, tender, and literally melt right in your mouth!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 151 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb Dry Sea Scallops about 12 large sized
  • Pinch of Sea Salt
  • Pinch of Pepper
  • 2-3 Tbs EVOO extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbs softened grass fed salted Butter I prefer Kerrygold brand
  • Fresh Chopped Parsley for garnish if desired

Instructions
 

  • Pull side muscle off scallops if needed, rinse Scallops and pat dry (make sure they are dry before putting in the pan so they don't stick)
  • Sprinkle Salt and Pepper over both sides of Scallops
  • Add EVOO to a Cast Iron Skillet to lightly coat the bottom (I prefer cast iron because the heat distributes evenly)
  • Heat over med-high heat until oil shimmers
  • Place Scallops in skillet and cook 3-4 minutes until golden brown (don't move them or fuss with them until ready to flip)
  • Using a thin spatula or tongs gently turn the Scallops over
  • Add Butter to skillet, when it starts to melt spoon the butter over the Scallops cooking them approximately 3-4 minutes until golden brown

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 267mgPotassium: 118mgSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 177IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword brown butter scallops, easy brown butter scallops, scallops
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