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Brown Butter Scallops

Cook the most perfect scallops every. single. time. So fast and easy to make (just 5 ingredients) yet so so fancy!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course , Appetizer

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds scallops about 24
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges

Instructions

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  1. Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
  2. Season scallops with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, add scallops to the skillet in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until golden brown and translucent in the center, about 1-2 minutes per side. Set aside and keep warm.
  4. Reduce heat to medium low; melt remaining 5 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the butter starts to foam.
  5. Add garlic and thyme to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  6. Return scallops to the skillet; spoon butter over scallops for 1 minute.
  7. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.