Lime Ginger Scallop Saute

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons lime zest, grated
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 lb sea scallops, washed & patted dry
• 3 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
• 1/3 cup walnuts, halves, lightly toasted
• fresh parsley, chopped to garnish

1. To make the lime-ginger butter, stir the first four ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until firm, about one hour.
2. Heat the oil & the butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add the scallops and stir until golden. Pour off the fat.
3. Stir in the lime juice & cook for 1 minute.
4. Lower heat and stir in lime-ginger butter, 1 tbsp at a time. Cook just until a thick sauce forms.
5. Stir in walnuts, sprinkle with parsley & serve.

unsalted butter, lime zest, ground ginger, salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, unsalted butter, lime juice, walnuts, fresh parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lime-ginger-scallop-saute-406599 (may not work)