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Pan Seared Sea Scallops

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. dry sea scallops approximately 16
  • 2 tsps ghee/clarified butter
  • 2 tsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Optional:

  • Fresh chopped Italian parsley leaves
  • 2-3 cloves fresh chopped garlic

Instructions

  • Remove the small side muscle from your scallops, rinse with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Add the ghee and oil to a large saute pan on high heat. Sprinkle sea salt and pepper on your scallops.
  • Once your oil is hot and begins to smoke, add your scallops, making sure there is space between them.
  • Sear scallops for exactly 1 1/2 minutes per side. The scallops should have a nice golden crust on each side.
  • If you want variety in FLAVOR, add chopped garlic to your saute pan during the last minute of cooking time.
  • The very center of your scallops will still be translucent.
  • Sprinkle with Italian parsley leaves.
  • Serve immediately while hot, with lemon wedges.
  • I like to serve with a side of rice and roasted broccoli or French green beans.