Easy Seared Scallops

Easy Weeknight Meal:  Seared Scallops

 

Ingredients

1. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2. 16 sea scallops, trimmed
3. Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat the oil. Season the scallops with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Cook over high heat, turning once, until cooked through, 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Optional Sauce

Slice 1 shallot and 1 clove of garlic thinly and sautee slowly with some unsalted butter, until fragrant.  Add 1 teaspon of dijon mustard, some dried parsley, and white wine. Reduce sauce. Top scallops with sauce and finish with a splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice.