Roasted Scallops with Citrus Butter

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This Roasted Scallops with Citrus Butter recipe can be done in the oven on bake, broil or for a little smoky flavor on the grill.
Pictured was cooked on the grill in a pan.

Roasted scallops with Citrus butter
Roasted scallops with Citrus butter

Ingredients;
1LB fresh sea scallops
2 TBLS melted butter
1TBLS olive oil
1 TSP lemon or orange zest
1 TBLS lemon juice
1 TSP minced parsley
Red pepper flakes or round black pepper to taste
Directions;
Place all ingredients (except the butter and lemon zest)  into a bowl and toss to mix. Gently melt the butter and add the zest and stir for a few minutes.  Add to scallop mix.
Place in a pan just large enough to hold the scallops.
Preheat the oven on 400 or broil or on the grill.
Place the scallops in the oven/grill and cook for about 10 mins
until the juices bubble up and then begin to reseed.
You can also let the flame char the scallops a little if you like the taste.