PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH MINT AND CHIVES

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Categories     Herb     Appetizer     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Scallop     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons butter
12 sea scallops, patted dry
1/3 cup bottled clam juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Add scallops to skillet and sauté until golden and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer scallops to plates. Add clam juice, lemon juice, mint and chives to same skillet. Boil until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon, about 3 minutes. Pour sauce over scallops and serve.

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