cilantro lime butter scallops

Name: Cilantro Lime Butter Scallops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 16 large sea scallops; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 3 tablespoon(s) butter; 4 clove(s) garlic minced; 1/2 cup(s) seafood or lobster stock; 1/4 cup(s) lime juice; 4 tablespoon(s) honey; fresh cilantro for garnish

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Nov 7, 2021

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Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

16 large sea scallops
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup seafood or lobster stock
1/4 cup lime juice
4 tablespoons honey
fresh cilantro for garnish

How To Make cilantro lime butter scallops

Step 1

Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Add olive oil to a large skillet. Sear the scallops until browned. Remove to a plate and set aside.

Step 2

Add the butter to the skillet. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the stock, lime juice honey and cilantro. Bring to a boil and let reduce a bit.
Step 3

Add the scallops back to the pan for 30 seconds basting with the sauce. Serve immediately.
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