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Scallops with Lemon Butter

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
  • 3/4 cup fine dry unseasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • dash paprika
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, about 1 large lemon

Preparation:

Roll scallops in bread crumbs. Melt half of butter in skillet over medium low heat. Add salt, pepper, and paprika. Add scallops and sauté slowly for 7 to 9 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn to brown evenly. Remove scallops to heated serving dish and keep hot. Put remaining butter, parsley, and lemon juice in skillet; heat and pour over scallops. Serve with rice or vegetables.
Serves 4.

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5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Simple and FlavorfulJune 28, 2009By Cennedi3
"Very easy preparation with a lot of reward. I used Smart Balance instead of butter and was still very impressed with the result.....very mild lemon flavor that will be appealing to a variety of palates."

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