Nif's Seared Scallops

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

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

olive oil, fresh basil, larger, salt, butter, fresh lemon, chives

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/nifs-seared-scallops-360912 (may not work)