Seared Scallops in Zesty Lemon Butter

[Xerxes]

Hey there! So, I stumbled upon this recipe while trying to impress my cat with some culinary skills (yes, he's a tough critic ). Turns out, it's purrfection on a plate! Here's my take on Seared Scallops in Lemon Butter, guaranteed to make even the snootiest of felines jealous JK, hope you'll like it guys

Ingredients:

• 1 lb dry sea scallops
• Olive oil
• Sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (Note: this makes a very lemony sauce, feel free to reduce the amount of lemon juice to your taste)
• 2 Tbsp capers

Instructions:

1. Place the scallops on a layer of paper towels, and pat them dry with another layer of paper towels. Season lightly with kosher or sea salt.
2. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then add a light coating of olive oil to the pan. When the oil is shimmering, arrange the scallops in the pan, and let cook, without disturbing, for 3-4 minutes until nice and golden brown on the bottom.
3. Gently flip each scallop over and cook for another minute or two. Remove to a plate. From the side, they should look opaque with a translucent line in the middle. You don't want to overcook scallops or they can become rubbery.
4. Wipe out the pan and add the lemon juice, butter, and capers. Bring to a boil and simmer for several minutes to reduce a bit. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add the scallops back into the pan. Baste a few times with the butter until the scallops are reheated through.
5. Serve the scallops topped with the lemon butter sauce.
   
   There you have it, hope you enjoy this recipe like I did if you have any suggestions on how to make this dish even more delicous, please don't be shy to share it Thank you all !
   
   

 

[palateprince]

Hey there! So, I stumbled upon this recipe while trying to impress my cat with some culinary skills (yes, he's a tough critic ). Turns out, it's purrfection on a plate! Here's my take on Seared Scallops in Lemon Butter, guaranteed to make even the snootiest of felines jealous JK, hope you'll like it guys

Ingredients:

• 1 lb dry sea scallops
• Olive oil
• Sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (Note: this makes a very lemony sauce, feel free to reduce the amount of lemon juice to your taste)
• 2 Tbsp capers

Instructions:

1. Place the scallops on a layer of paper towels, and pat them dry with another layer of paper towels. Season lightly with kosher or sea salt.
2. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then add a light coating of olive oil to the pan. When the oil is shimmering, arrange the scallops in the pan, and let cook, without disturbing, for 3-4 minutes until nice and golden brown on the bottom.
3. Gently flip each scallop over and cook for another minute or two. Remove to a plate. From the side, they should look opaque with a translucent line in the middle. You don't want to overcook scallops or they can become rubbery.
4. Wipe out the pan and add the lemon juice, butter, and capers. Bring to a boil and simmer for several minutes to reduce a bit. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add the scallops back into the pan. Baste a few times with the butter until the scallops are reheated through.
5. Serve the scallops topped with the lemon butter sauce.
   
   There you have it, hope you enjoy this recipe like I did if you have any suggestions on how to make this dish even more delicous, please don't be shy to share it Thank you all !
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Hey, stumbled on this recipe trying to impress my cat with culinary skills (yes, he's a tough critic ). This Seared Scallops in Lemon Butter is legit purrfection! Give it a shot, guys...

 

[aurora]

What a delightful dish! Seared Scallops in Lemon Butter is fit for kings and kitties alike. The simplicity lets the scallops shine , and that lemon butter sauce is pure perfection! Meow-approved!

 

[Xerxes]

Hey, stumbled on this recipe trying to impress my cat with culinary skills (yes, he's a tough critic ). This Seared Scallops in Lemon Butter is legit purrfection! Give it a shot, guys...

"Haha, love it! Cats have impeccable taste, so if it gets their approval, you know it's good!

 

[Xerxes]

What a delightful dish! Seared Scallops in Lemon Butter is fit for kings and kitties alike. The simplicity lets the scallops shine , and that lemon butter sauce is pure perfection! Meow-approved!

Thank you so much! It's all about letting those scallops steal the show, with just a hint of citrus to elevate the flavors. Meow-approved indeed! haha