Seared Scallops

Ingredients

• Scallop

  Mollusks, mixed species, raw

  16 oz or 454g

• Salt

  Table

  1 dash or 0.4g

• Pepper

  Spices, black

  1 dash or 0.1g

• Olive oil

  Salad or cooking

  1 tbsp or 14g

• Butter

  Unsalted

  2 tbsp or 28g

• Parsley

  Raw

  2 tbsp or 8g

• Lemons

  Raw, without peel

  1 fruit, small or 58g

Directions

1. In large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter with oil. Blot scallops dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper. When foaming of mixture has subdued, and the pan is just starting to smoke, add scallops. Cook, undisturbed, until bottom has developed a golden crust, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden on other side, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a serving platter. Into the same skillet, add butter. When melted, stir in herbs. Serve scallops with butter mixture and lemon wedges.
2. Recipe by: Lauren Miyashiro (source: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a15325/seared-scallops-recipe-fw0311/)