Buttery Seared Scallops // How to make seared scallops like a pro!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

scallops

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish

Shrimp is often more affordable and has a similar texture.

Remove the tough membrane from the scallops to avoid chewiness.

Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium to medium-high heat.

Add a little olive oil to the skillet.

Place the scallops in the skillet without moving them to develop a crust.

Season the top side of the scallops with salt and black pepper after placing them in the skillet.

Cook the scallops for 2 minutes without moving them.

Flip the scallops over after 2 minutes to check for a golden brown color.

Add butter to the skillet after flipping the scallops to enhance flavor.

Add fresh thyme leaves to the butter in the skillet to infuse flavor.

Baste the scallops with the brown butter and thyme mixture while they cook.

Cook the scallops for a little longer if a deeper color is desired, then plate them.

Top the plated scallops with the brown butter and thyme sauce and garnish with parsley.

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