Scallops with Herbed Brown Butter

By Chef_Frytz

Ingredients

• 1 lb. sea scallops, side muscle removed
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 4 sprigs herbs (such as tarragon, lemon thyme, or sage)
• 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

1) Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2) Season scallops with salt and pepper and cook until deep golden brown on 1 side, about 3 minutes.

3) Turn scallops and add butter and herbs to pan.

4) Continue cooking, spooning butter over scallops often, until scallops are cooked through and butter is brown and smells nutty, about 3 minutes longer.

5) Add lemon juice. Serve scallops with brown butter pan sauce.