Pan Fried Scallops

Recipe by: Stefanie Sacks, MS, CNS, CDN

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 lb. scallops

  • 1 lemon, for cleaning scallops

  • salt, for cleaning scallops

  • 3 tablespoons ghee

  • 1 to 2 lemons, juiced

  • to taste salt

  • to taste pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. To clean scallops, place in large bowl and cover with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and juice of one lemon. Mix with your hands (or a wooden spoon) and let sit for one minute. Then rinse in water and place on a clean, dry side towel or layered paper towel for 5 minutes to ensure that water is absorbed. As the scallops must be dry, you may need to individually dry them with a clean paper towel. 

2. In a large sauté pan, heat ghee or butter on medium. Place scallops in pan and cook for about 5 minutes ensuring that they are browning. Flip and cook the other side for the same amount of time. For well done scallops, you can cook longer. Finish with lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. 

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