Ingredients for - Buzzard's Bay Bourbon Scallops

1. Butter, divided ½ cup
2. Bourbon whiskey, divided 4 fluid ounces
3. Olive oil 1 tablespoon
4. Sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry 2 pounds
5. Brown sugar 1 tablespoon
6. Cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon
7. Salt and ground black pepper to taste ½ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Buzzard's Bay Bourbon Scallops

1 . Stage

Melt 1/4 cup butter, 2 ounces bourbon, and olive oil together in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sea scallops in hot butter-bourbon mixture until browned and just about cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to a plate and drain any excess liquid from the skillet.

2 . Stage

Whisk remaining butter, remaining bourbon, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in the same skillet over medium-high heat until sauce reduces and alcohol evaporates, 1 to 3 minutes. Drizzle sauce over scallops.