Pan-Seared Lemon and Garlic Scallops
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
2
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Ingredients for - Pan-Seared Lemon and Garlic Scallops

1. Sea scallops - 12 medium
2. Salt, or more to taste - 1 teaspoon
3. Clarified butter (ghee), warm - 5 tablespoons
4. Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
5. Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
6. Clarified butter (ghee) - 3 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Pan-Seared Lemon and Garlic Scallops

1. Stage

Place scallops in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Cover and let rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

2. Stage

Combine 5 tablespoons warm butter, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl; whisk until combined. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

3. Stage

At the same time, remove scallops from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature, about 20 to 30 minutes.

4. Stage

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, making sure it does not smoke. Brush scallops with garlic mixture and add to the pan. Cook until the bottoms begin to sear and turn golden, about 2 minutes. Flip scallops, brush with garlic mixture, and cook another 2 minutes. Remove scallops from the heat and let them continue to cook while they rest, off the heat, for 5 more minutes. Plate and serve.