Herbed Garlic Butter Scallops with Lemony Feta Dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds large scallops (about 16 scallops)
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 4-6 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup green olives, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 ounces feta cheese, broken into chunks
- toasted bread, for serving
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Instructions
- 1. Pat the scallops dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the scallops and sear on both sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes. Add the butter, lemon zest, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and the scallops are opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 3. To make the dressing. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, parsley, oregano, basil, green onions, olives, vinegar, and lemon juice. Add the feta and gently toss to combine.
- 4. To serve, plate the scallops and spoon over the feta and dressing. Season with flaky sea salt. Serve with crusty bread.
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