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Seared Scallops with Mediterranean Herb Butter
Serve with sauteed vegetables for a healthy meal!
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Ingredients
| 2 | lbs. | sea scallops (rinsed and patted dry) | |
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| 2 | Tablespoons | oil | |
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| 2 | Tablespoons | Mediterranean Herb butter (from Specialty Cheese Shoppe) | |
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| (If Mediterranean Herb butter is not available at your store you can make your own) | |||
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| fresh oregano | |||
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| fresh parsley | |||
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| fresh thyme | |||
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| fresh sage | |||
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| fresh marjoram | |||
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| cayenne pepper, a pinch | |||
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| fresh garlic, minced | |||
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| coarse black pepper | |||
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| 1/2 | cup | olive oil | |
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Directions:
Get your saute pan hot and add 2 Tbsp. oil to pan (oil should begin to smoke). Place scallops, all flat side down, in hot oil, (don't shake pan, this will allow the scallops to caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes). Flip scallops over and sear other side, 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and stir in 2 Tablespoons Mediterranean Herb Butter. Toss scallops in pan to coat with butter.
Note:
Mediterranean Herb butter (Greek herb butter) is made with fresh herbs and olive oil. You can use fresh oregano, parsley, thyme, sage, and marjoram.
To prepare:
Chop up the fresh herbs and add a pinch of cayenne pepper, minched garlic and a few shakes of coarse black pepper. Mix together in small bowl. In a bottle, add 3 to 4 tablespoons of herb mixture and approximately 1/2 cup olive oil.
Herb butter is great when poured on a plate and served with a nice loaf of crusty bread for dunking.
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
Paxton IGA Recipes
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