LIME GINGER SCALLOP SAUTE

Lime Ginger Scallop Saute image

Provided by lecole54

Time 1h15m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoons lime zest, grated
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 lb sea scallops, washed & patted dry
3 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
1/3 cup walnuts, halves, lightly toasted
fresh parsley, chopped to garnish

Steps:

To make the lime-ginger butter, stir the first four ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until firm, about one hour.
Heat the oil & the butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add the scallops and stir until golden. Pour off the fat.
Stir in the lime juice & cook for 1 minute.
Lower heat and stir in lime-ginger butter, 1 tbsp at a time. Cook just until a thick sauce forms.
Stir in walnuts, sprinkle with parsley & serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650.6, Fat 50, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 151.4, Sodium 952.6, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 41.6