Scallops with a Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

Ingredients

1 lb. scallops, side muscle removed

1 TBSP butter

1 TBSP olive oil

Salt and Pepper

Fresh Parsley chopped for garnish

Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

2 TBSP butter

2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped

2 TBSP freshly squeezed lemon juice

Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season on both sides with salt and pepper.
Melt 1 TBSP of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the olive oil and then begin to add the scallops in a single layer. Work in two batches if necessary to give the scallops room to cook.
Depending on their size, sear the scallops for 1-2 minutes per side, transferring them to a plate. Set aside and keep warm.
Add 2 TBSP of butter to the pan, then add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve scallops with lemon garlic butter sauce and garnish with parsley.

Recipe Notes

Makes 4 servings