SEA SCALLOPS WITH SAUCE MEUNIERE

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Delectable pan-seared sea scallops, with a classic French browned butter and lemon sauce! Quick and easy recipe.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     European

Time 15m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb sea scallops
6 tablespoons butter, divided
4 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1 fresh lemon, halved

Steps:

  • Rinse scallops in cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a large saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons butter on high heat until sizzling; add scallops.
  • Immediately reduce heat to medium, and cook scallops 2 to 3 minutes per side until lightly browned, turning once.
  • Melt the rest of the butter in with the scallops then add the chopped green onions and the garlic, tossing to coat and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add the wine and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Remove from heat and season with salt and cayenne; sprinkle with the snipped parsley.
  • Serve hot with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon.

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