Description

Are you a scallop lover? Did you know that scallops are a great choice for protein and are low in fat and low carb? They also are a great source of essential minerals such as iron, zinc, selenium, and magnesium.

Ingredients

• 1 T. unsalted butter
• 1 lb. scallops
• kosher salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Lemon Butter Sauce:
• 2 T. unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon
• kosher salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 T. chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

Steps

1. Melt 1 T. butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Remove the small side muscle from the scallops; rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
3. Season scallops with salt and pepper, to taste. 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.