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brown butter scallops
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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 Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Scallop
Cuisine: American Recipes
Keyword: Brown Butter Scallops
Servings: 3 people
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500g) scallops
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel grated
  • parsley chopped

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Place the scallops in the hot skillet and sear on both sides until cooked through.
  • Add the lemon peel and parsley, then 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: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg