Roasted Bay Scallops With Brown Butter And Shallots

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 ½ pounds bay scallops
• 3 tablespoons minced shallots
• Salt and pepper
• Chopped basil or snipped chives for garnish

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    226 calories; 12 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 20 grams protein; 71 milligrams cholesterol; 669 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Heat oven to maximum,at least 500 degrees. As it heats,place a roasting pan large enough to hold scallops in one layer in oven.When oven is hot, add butter to pan.Cook,shaking pan once or twice,until butter has melted and begun to turn brown.
2. Immediately add scallops and cook,undisturbed,about 3 minutes.Add shallots and stir.Roast for 2 minutes,or until scallops are tender and not at all rubbery;do not overcook.Remove to a platter,season with salt and pepper,stir in herb and serve.