SCALLOPS WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE

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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

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.