Lemon Garlic Scallops

Ingredients

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3/4 cup butter

3 tablespoons minced garlic

2 pounds large sea scallops​

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Recipe By: Button, All Recipes

Directions

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1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic, and cook for a few seconds until fragrant.

2. Add scallops, and cook for several minutes on one side, then turn over, and continue cooking until firm and opaque.

3. Remove scallops to a platter, then whisk salt, pepper, and lemon juice into butter.

4. Pour sauce over scallops to serve.