Scallops with Lemon Beurre Blanc

Ingredients

• Fresh parsley (2 tablespoons, finely chopped)
• Lemon juice (3 tablespoons, freshly squeezed)
• White wine (1/2 cup, dry white wine)
• Shallots (2, finely chopped)
• Unsalted butter (6 tablespoons, divided)
• Olive oil (1 tablespoon)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Scallops (1 pound, sea scallops)

Instructions

1. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully add the scallops, making sure not to overcrowd the pan, and sear for about 2 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and opaque in the center. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside on a warm plate.
3. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the chopped shallots and sauté until they are soft and translucent, about 2 minutes.
4. Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Allow it to cook for about 3 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by half.
5. Reduce the heat to low and gradually whisk in the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is thickened and creamy. Be sure to whisk continuously to create an emulsion.
6. Stir in the chopped parsley and season the sauce with additional salt and pepper to taste.
7. Return the scallops to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through.
8. Serve the scallops immediately, drizzled with the luscious lemon beurre blanc sauce.