Name: Scallops with Lemon Butter
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 pound scallops; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Juice of 1 lemon; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 pound scallops
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

LEMON BUTTER SAUCE

2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

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Instructions

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Rinse scallops with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
Season them with salt and pepper, to taste. Depending on the size of your pan, you may need to work in batches, add scallops to the skillet in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until golden brown and translucent in the center, about 1-2 minutes per side. Set aside and keep warm.

lemon butter sauce,

melt 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve scallops immediately with lemon butter sauce, garnished with chives or parsley , if desired.