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Brown Butter Scallops
Brown Butter Scallops – perfectly seared scallops using brown butter. Juicy scallops that pair well with pasta. 10 mins to cook.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb (500g) scallops
- salt
- ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel (grated)
- parsley (chopped )
Instructions
- 1
Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the butter. As the butter melts, it will slowly turn brown and begin to foam.
- 2
Place the scallops in the hot skillet and sear on both sides until cooked through.
- 3
Add the lemon peel and parsley, then serve immediately.