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Browned Butter Garlic Parmesan Scallops

Melt in your mouth Browned Butter Garlic Parmesan Scallops, quick to make, fancy enough for a special occasion yet simple enough for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 369kcal
Author: Bernadette Martin

Ingredients

  • 1 pound whole sea scallops
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese (recommended over regular American Parmesan)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a small frying pan over medium heat while whisking. Once the butter melts it will begin to foam. Continue whisking until the foam subsides and begins to brown and smell nutty, adjusting the heat if necessary to prevent burning. Remove from the heat and immediately whisk in the minced garlic. Continue to whisk for about one minute so that the garlic doesn't stick to the pan and burn.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper and place in the pan flat side down. Cook for 3 minutes, then turn and continue to cook for 3 more minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and pour the browned butter over the scallops. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and Parmigiano-Reggiano and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 748mg | Potassium: 232mg | Vitamin A: 840IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 0.5mg