Simply Seared Scallops

12 sea scallops, tough muscles removed
1/2 lemon, juiced
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Pat sea scallops dry with paper towels. Season with some lemon juice, salt, and pepper on one side.
Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over high heat. Place scallops in the skillet seasoned-side down. Cook until browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Season with remaining lemon juice, salt, and pepper; flip. Continue cooking until opaque, about 2 minutes more. Garnish with lemon zest.

04/16/2018

recipepes.com Simply Seared Scallops, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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