SCALLOPS WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE

By Dglmedia

Makes: 4 servings
Preparation time: about 15 minutes
Cooking time: less than 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound sea scallops
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Details

Adapted from uexpress.com

Preparation

Step 1

Coat scallops in flour. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook scallops in olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes on each side. Remove scallops. Add remaining butter, lemon juice, parsley, and remaining salt and pepper; mix well. Gently heat and serve sauce with scallops.