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scallops with lemon

blackvelvet65 avatar
Recipe by
patricia taylor
@blackvelvet65
williamsport, MD

Nice and light. I make salad and a baked potato to go along with it.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For scallops with lemon

  • 1 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 1 tsp
    grated lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp
    each salt and pepper
  • 3 tsp
    stick butter
  • 1 1/2 lb
    sea scallops, patted dry
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped parsley

How To Make scallops with lemon

  • 1
    In a 2-cup liquid measure, stir broth, cornstarch, garlic, zest, juice, salt and pepper until cornstarch dissolves.
  • 2
    Melt 2 tsp butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When butter just starts to brown, add scallops and cook, turning once, 4 to 5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  • 3
    Add broth mixture to skillet; bring to a boil; boil 1 minute until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in remaining butter and parsley. Spoon over scallops.
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