BROWN BUTTER SCALLOPS

BROWN BUTTER SCALLOPS

yield: 4 SERVINGS

 

prep: 15MINUTES MINUTES

cook: 15MINUTES MINUTES

total: 30MINUTES MINUTES

Cook the most perfect scallops every. single. time. So fast and easy to make (just 5 ingredients) yet so so fancy!

5 stars (13 ratings)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ¼ pounds scallops, about 24
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges

INSTRUCTIONS

• Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
• Season scallops with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, add scallops to the skillet in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until golden brown and translucent in the center, about 1-2 minutes per side. Set aside and keep warm.
• Reduce heat to medium low; melt remaining 5 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the butter starts to foam. Add garlic and thyme to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Return scallops to the skillet; spoon butter over scallops for 1 minute.
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges