PARSLEY AND GARLIC SCALLOPS

Ingredients

• 1 lb. large scallops
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1/2 lemon
• 1/4 cup Italian parsley, roughly chopped
• 1/4 tsp. paprika (optional)
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 cup ghee
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat skillet over medium heat.
2. Season the scallops with the paprika, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
3. Drizzle the olive oil in the skillet, add the garlic and stir 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add the scallops and cook about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
5. Add the ghee to the pan, along with the lemon juice and half of the parsley.
6. Drizzle the melted ghee over the scallops repeatedly, while continuing to cook 1 to 2 minutes more.
7. Serve the scallops topped with fresh lemon zest and the remaining parsley.