Seared Scallops
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb fresh scallops
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp dry white wine
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- Fresh lemon wedges (to serve)
Instructions
- Melt half the butter together with the oil in a large skillet over high heat
- Season the dry scallops with salt and pepper
- Add scallops to the smoking hot pan
- Lower the flame to medium and cook for 2 minutes, or until the scallops turn golden-brown
- Turn the scallops and cook for another 2 minutes
- Remove the scallops from the pan and place them in a serving dish
- Add the remaining butter, the wine, the rosemary, and the chopped parsley to the pan
- Cook the sauce for 2 minutes and drizzle it over the seared scallops
- Serve with wedges of fresh lemon
Notes
Nutritional information (per serving):
- Calories: 209
- Fat: 10 grams
- Carbs: 6 grams
- Protein: 23 grams