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Scallops Lemon Caper1

Scallops with Lemon & Caper Brown Butter Sauce

Marla Hingley
Lemon and capers create a light delicious sauce, perfect for delicate scallops.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 10 large scallops or 2 cups small Bay scallops
  • 5 Tbsp brown butter divided
  • 1 lemon peeled, 4 segments, rest juiced (Learn Technique)
  • 2 Tbsp capers drained
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Depending on size, sauté scallops for 3-5 minutes in 1 Tbsp brown butter, season with salt and pepper. Do not overcook, or they will become rubbery. Set aside.
  • Heat remaining butter over med-high heat and add remaining ingredients. Break up lemon segments and stir until liquid is slightly reduced.
  • Add scallops, stirring to coat, then serve.
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