Grilled Scallops with Caramelized Onions and Herbs

Ingredients

• 1 lb scallops
• 2 medium onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 1 medium lemon
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the 1 lb scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides with the 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the scallops in a single layer and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and the 1 tbsp butter to the skillet. Add the 2 sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and deeply golden, about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Return the scallops to the skillet with the onions. Cook for 1 minute, just to warm through, then remove from heat.

5. 5

   Stir in the 2 tbsp chopped parsley and squeeze the juice of the lemon over everything. Serve hot, with extra lemon wedges if desired.

6. 6

   For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a minced garlic clove with the onions.

Tools you’ll need

• large skillet
• paper towels
• spatula
• knife
• cutting board

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