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Brown Butter Orange Scallops

Course Seafood
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Author Rob

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs sea scallops
  • ½ large orange, juice and zest
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • 1. Clean the scallops by removing the loose flap or  "foot" Wash and dry scallops, season with salt and pepper.
    2. In a large skillet over medium high heat add 3 tbsp butter. Keep an eye on the butter you want it to tuen just a golden bron. Add the garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds then add the olive oil. Remove garlic and set aside. You will add garlic back to the pan later.
    3. Place the scallops in the skillet flat-side-down. Sprinkle with  salt and pepper and allow them to sear for 1-2 minutes. You’ll know the scallops are ready to flip when they pull away from the skillet easily, and are caramelized. If they don't pull away from the skillet easily from the skillet, give them a little longer.
    Flip the scallops, salt and pepper again, and sear for 1 minute. Then add 2 tbsp butter and garlic back to skillet along with the orange juice and zest. Sear for 1 more minute turn off the heat. Toss to coat and add parsley serve immediately. Serve over Jasmine rice or alongside any of your favorite vegetables.