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brown butter scallops
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5 from 3 votes

Brown Butter Scallops

Brown Butter Scallops – perfectly seared scallops using brown butter. Juicy scallops that pair well with pasta. 10 mins to cook.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: American Recipes
Cuisine: Scallops
Keyword: Brown Butter Scallops
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500g) scallops
  • Salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • Chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Heat up a skillet on medium heat and add the butter. Melt the butter, and slowly it will turn into brownish color and start to foam.
  • Arrange the scallops on the hot skillet and sear on both sides, until they are cooked through.
  • Add the lemon peel and parsley, serve immediately.

Notes

You may add a splash or two of white wine as you sear the scallops. It's optional.

Nutrition

Serving: 3people | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 594mg