GARLIC BUTTER HERB SCALLOPS

By babygirl36

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 lb. large scallops
• salt/pepper
• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 3 Tbs. butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp thyme

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine salt and 1 cup hot water; stir and dissolve the salt. Add ice water to cool the brine. Add scallops to the brine and let stand for 10 minutes. Line a sheet pan with paper towels and set aside.

Drain the scallops, rinse under cold water and then arrange in a single layer on the paper towel lined pan. Place another paper towel on top of scallops and gently pat. Remove as much moisture as possible.

In a medium size skillet over medium high heat add the oil and let heat until it starts to smoke. Salt and pepper and add the scallops for 3-3 1/2 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate.

Add the butter, garlic and herbs. Saute for 1-2 minutes and add scallops back to the pan and heat through.