Thursday, June 22, 2023

BROWN BUTTER SCALLOPS

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BROWN BUTTER SCALLOPS

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 scallopsabout 24
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepperto taste
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butterdivided
  • 1 clove garlicminced
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 lemoncut 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

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