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What You’ll Need:
- 1/4 lb. butter
- 6 large cloves garlic, minced
- ½ t. salt
- ½ t. black pepper
- ¼ t. Cayenne or ½ t. Red pepper flakes
- Zest from 1 large lemon
- ⅔ c. dry white wine
- ¼ c. Capers, with juice
- Juice from the large lemon
- 2 T. fresh parsley, minced
- 2 pounds sea scallops, patted dry
- 2 T. butter
- 2 T. olive oil
Directions:
Step 1: Melt butter in a large skillet. Continue cooking, over medium-high heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter becomes a deep golden brown color. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne or pepper flakes, and lemon zest and cook for 1 minute, or until the garlic is cooked but not yet dark brown
Step 2: Pour in the white wine and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the capers and juice. Cook for about 2 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
Step 3: Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice and parsley. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Hold warm.
Step 4: Rinse scallops with cold water and pat dry with a few sheets of paper towels. If needed, remove the small, tough piece on the side of the scallop.
Step 5: In a large saute pan, heat the butter over high heat. Slowly place the scallops in the very hot pan and cook on each side for about 1 ½ minutes or until a deep golden ring forms on the outside of each scallop. It is important that the scallops are not overcooked but that they have a good color.
Step 6: Plate the scallops and top with the sauce.