Broiled Scallops

Quick, easy and delicious, these Broiled Scallops with browned butter are sweet and tender and require just 6 ingredients!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound sea scallops
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3/4 inch fresh vanilla bean OR 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 bay leaf

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Season the scallops with salt and pepper and let them sit for 30 minutes.
2. 2Heat a broiler over high heat.
3. 3Add the butter to a skillet and cook over medium-low heat, until the butter starts to brown (about 5 minutes). If it starts to smoke or burn, turn the heat down.
4. 4Add the bay leaf and vanilla and continue to cook until butter solids become a darker caramel brown color. Remove from heat.
5. 5While the butter cooks, place the scallops on a rack on a baking sheet and place under the broiler.
6. 6Cook for 5-10 minutes, until opaque and slightly firm to the touch. Serve with the browned butter.