Pan-Seared Scallops with Mint and Chives Recipe

Pan-Seared Scallops with Mint and Chives Recipe

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 12 sea scallops, patted dry
  • 1/3 cup bottled clam juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  1. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Add scallops to skillet and sauté until golden and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer scallops to plates. Add clam juice, lemon juice, mint and chives to same skillet. Boil until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon, about 3 minutes. Pour sauce over scallops and serve.
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