Seared Scallops

Ingredients

• 1 pound sea scallops, patted dry
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Freshly ground sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Lemon for squeezing, optional

Instructions

1. Remove tiny side muscle from the scallops if they have them, then rinse with cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Add the butter and oil to a large saute pan over high heat.
3. Generously salt and pepper the scallops. Once the butter/oil combo begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they are not touching. Sear scallops for 1 1/2 minutes on each side - not touching them at all while they're searing. The scallops should have a nice golden crust on each side and be translucent in the center. Serve right away!