Scallops With Browned-Butter Sauce

Name: Scallops With Browned-Butter Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs bay scallops; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small squares; 1 garlic clove, minced; hot cooked thin spaghetti (4 servings)

Submitted by Lorraine of AZ

"I love the sweet, nutty taste of browned butter. And in this recipe it perfectly compliments scallops for a delicious pasta dish. Recipe is from the recipe cards available in the meat section of the supermarket."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ lbs bay scallops
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
³⁄₄ cup unsalted butter, cut into small squares
1 garlic clove, minced
hot cooked thin spaghetti (4 servings)

directions

Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium. Season scallops with salt and drizzle them with 1/4 cup lemon juice. Grill scallops 2 minutes on each side or until opaque.
Heat heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add butter and heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Serve scallops over portions of hot cooked spaghetti and spoon sauce over scallops.