AllKitchen

Explore Ethnic Recipes & World Cuisines

[ADVERTISEMENT - 728x90]

Scallops with Brown Butter

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

  • 8 pieces (50g each) Large sea scallops (dry)
  • 80 g Butter
  • 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
  • 1 to taste Salt and white pepper

Instructions

  1. Pat scallops dry with paper towels (critical for browning).
  2. Season scallops with salt and white pepper.
  3. Lightly dust with flour.
  4. Heat 30g butter in large skillet over high heat.
  5. When butter foams and turns nut-brown, carefully place scallops in pan.
  6. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and just cooked through (do not overcook).
  7. Transfer scallops to serving plate.
  8. Add remaining 50g butter to pan.
  9. Heat until nut-brown and fragrant (about 2 minutes).
  10. Remove from heat, add lemon juice and parsley.
  11. Pour brown butter sauce over scallops.
  12. Serve immediately with vegetables or risotto.
[ADVERTISEMENT - 300x250]