Seared U-10 Dry Scallops with Lemon Brown Butter Sauce

Seared U-10 dry scallops topped with microgreens, served in a lemon brown butter sauce on a white plate.

Big, meaty U-10 dry scallops sear beautifully and develop a golden crust when cooked properly. This lemon brown butter sauce adds a nutty, tangy flavor that takes the dish to the next level. Ideal for a date night at home or a seafood splurge.

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Serving Size: 2
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Ingredients

  • 6 U-10 dry scallops (from Joe’s Seafood)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Pat scallops very dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat.
  3. Add scallops and sear for 2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  4. Remove scallops and lower heat. Add butter and cook until golden brown and nutty.
  5. Add lemon juice and parsley, and pour sauce over scallops.

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