Butter, scallops & ginger - this is truly a magical combination.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 9 minutes

INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons Finlandia butter*
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely chopped
2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped
1 pound large fresh scallops, about 12
Canola oil
Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Combine butter, ginger and green onion in a small bowl – mix well and set aside
Lightly oil room temperature scallops and season with salt, pepper and put in a hot non-stick pan
When scallops are golden brown on bottom – after about a minute and a half, flip over and add the butter
While they cook on the second side, baste the scallops with the melting butter – and when done…
Plate on top of rice and drizzle with more of the butte.

*Finlandia Butter can be found at Vons, Albertsons and Safeway. Finlandia Cheeses are also available, in Southern California at Costco and other fine retailers.