SCALLOPS WITH BROWNED-BUTTER SAUCE

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I love the sweet, nutty taste of browned butter. And in this recipe it perfectly compliments scallops for a delicious pasta dish. Recipe is from the recipe cards available in the meat section of the supermarket.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs bay scallops
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small squares
1 garlic clove, minced
hot cooked thin spaghetti (4 servings)

Steps:

  • Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium. Season scallops with salt and drizzle them with 1/4 cup lemon juice. Grill scallops 2 minutes on each side or until opaque.
  • Heat heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add butter and heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Serve scallops over portions of hot cooked spaghetti and spoon sauce over scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.2, Fat 35.8, SaturatedFat 22, Cholesterol 147.8, Sodium 570.2, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 29.1

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