Perfectly Seared Scallops

• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Seafood

  • 1 lb Sea scallops

• Produce

  • 1 Lemon

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 Sea salt, Freshly ground

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Butter, unsalted

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Ingredients

• 1 pound sea scallops, patted dry
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Freshly ground sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Lemon for squeezing, optional

Directions

• Remove tiny side muscle from the scallops if they have them, then rinse with cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
• Add the butter and oil to a large saute pan over high heat.
• Generously salt and pepper the scallops. Once the butter/oil combo begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they are not touching. Sear scallops for 1 1/2 minutes on each side - not touching them at all while theyre searing. The scallops should have a nice golden crust on each side and be translucent in the center. Serve right away!!!