Nif's Seared Scallops

A terrific recipe for scallops. You can use small scallops but the large ones are best. It was hard to choose a number of servings because I could probably eat the whole thing myself - LOL. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 6  fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1⁄2 lb scallops (the larger, the better)
•  sea  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2  teaspoons butter, room temperature
•  fresh lemon
•  chives

Directions

1. In a large nonstick frying pan, add olive oil and turn on low heat; let oil warm. Add basil and let oil absorb flavour for 5 minutes. Turn heat to medium. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper and add to hot oil.
2. Add butter and cook on each side for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add to serving dish. Sprinkle with fresh lemon.
3. Place chives over top and serve.