Garlic Butter Scallops

Garlic Butter Scallops

Ingredients

½ lb large scallops, patted dry
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp chilis, thinly sliced
1 tbsp shallots, minced
3 tbsp butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice Lemon wedges for serving

Directions

  1. Pat your scallops dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat your gas range on high and place a large cast iron frying pan overtop.
  3. When hot, add oil, followed by the scallops.
  4. Sear until both sides are golden brown, about 5-10 minutes per side. When ready, place scallops on a serving plate.
  5. In the same pan, reduce to a simmer, add butter, garlic, shallots, chilis, lemon juice and stir until combined and shallots are tender.
  6. When ready, serve garlic butter sauce over scallops, garnish with parsley, any remaining hot pepper slices, and serve.
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