Scallops with Lemon Butter


Serves: 4


Ingredients


  • 800g scallops
  • 3/4 cup fine dry unseasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • dash paprika
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, about 1 large lemon

Method


Roll scallops in bread crumbs. Melt half of butter in skillet over medium low heat. Add salt, pepper, and paprika. Add scallops and sauté slowly for 7 to 9 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn to brown evenly. Remove scallops to heated serving dish and keep hot. Put remaining butter, parsley, and lemon juice in skillet; heat and pour over scallops. Serve with rice or vegetables.