Scallops Sauteed in Lime Ginger Butter

By beach cook

Ingredients

• 1 # Bay Scallops Washed & Dried
• 1 T EVOO
• 1 T Butter
• 3 T Fresh Lime Juice
• 4 T Lime Ginger Butter (recipe follows), Chilled
• Fresh Parsley for Garnish
• LIME GINGER BUTTER
• 1/2 Stick Butter Room Temp.
• 2 t Lime Zest
• 1 t Ground Ginger
• 1/2 t Salt
• Fresh Pepper
• Small Bowl Mix All Lime Ginger Butter Ingredients Until Smooth. Shape Into 21/2" Cylinder Wrap in Foil.
• Refrigerate Until Firm, About One Hour.

Preparation

Step 1

Large Skillet High Heat With EVOO & Butter, Add Scallops, Stir Until Golden, About 2 Minutes.
Pour Off Fat.

Stir in the Lime Juice, Cook About One Minute.

Add Lime Ginger Butter ONE TABLESPOON AT A TIME.

Cook Until A Thick Sauce Forms.

Serve Hot, Garnish with Parsley.