Brown-Buttered Scallops is a suprisingly easy, yet decadent meal that is perfect for Valentine’s Day (or any special occasion)!

Soooooo … what are the big plans for V-day?  I have to be honest, I have flip-flop about whether I like Valentine’s Day or not….. On the one hand, it really does seem like it is a great ploy for retailers to guilt people into buying their products  …. On the other hand, what’s wrong with a day set aside for telling people that you love them?  Of all things, can’t we use a little more love in this world?  I’m going to go with …..YES.  Maybe then, it isn’t so much that I don’t like Valentine’s Day, I don’t necessarily like the commercial side of it.  I don’t need chocolates and a stuffed teddy bear or even jewelry.

A homemade card – I am all about it.  Some flowers to brighten my day – I am not going to say no.    A home-cooked meal from someone I adore – hell to the yes.  A home-cooked meal like, for instance, Brown-Buttered Scallops?  Count me in.

Have you ever made scallops before?  I think they intimidate people sometimes, for whatever reason, but they are suprisingly really easy to make. You only need 3 things: butter, scallops and a little salt.  For reals.  That’s it.  So as you are thinking about what you want to make your sweet-ums for V-day, put this on your short list.  You will thank me (and so will they).

Please let me know if you make this for V-day — I would LOVE to hear your story!

If you need any other Valentine’s Day dinner suggestions – check out Pan-Fried Filet Mignon or Lobster Pappardelle!

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Brown-Buttered Scallops

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• Author: Erin Jensen
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Stove Top
• Cuisine: American

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Brown-Buttered Scallops – a delicious and decadent brown buttered scallops recipe that is perfect for your next special occasion!

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Ingredients

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• 8–10 large sea scallops
• 3–5 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1–2 Teaspoons kosher salt

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Instructions

1. Place scallops on a paper towel or clean dish towel and pat dry.
2. In large skillet, on medium heat, melt butter, moving around semi-continuously with a rubber spatula (despite the pictures, it is easier to brown butter in a light-colored pan so you can keep a closer eye on the color).
3. As butter melts and the water starts to burn off, the butter will start to foam a bit. Continue to move around with spatula.
4. Slowly, the color and smell will change – the color will turn from yellow to brownish and you will start to smell a nutty flavor.
5. You will notice the milk solids, which won’t burn off like the water, will start to form.
6. When the color is a beautiful brown color and you really smell the nutty flavor, your butter is ready.
7. You can either transfer the browned butter to a cast iron or simply use the same skillet to cook your scallops.
8. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on each scallop.
9. Place scallops in butter and let cook on medium heat for approx. 3 minutes.
10. Flip scallops over and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
11. You know the scallops are done when they start to “crack” on top.
12. Scrape the browned butter up with a spoon and spread over the top-side of the scallops.
13. Serve immediately.

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