Seared Scallops with Browned Butter Lemon Sauce

INGREDIENTS

For the sauce:

4 tbsp

unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces

small shallot, minced

1 tbsp

minced fresh parsley

1/2 tsp

minced fresh thyme

2 tsp

lemon juice

Salt and pepper

For the scallops:

1 1/2 lb

large sea scallops, tendons removed and patted very dry

Salt and pepper

2 tbsp

vegetable oil

2 tbsp

unsalted butter