Buzzard's Bay Bourbon Scallops Recipe

Melt 1/4 cup butter 2 ounces bourbon and olive oil together in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sea scallops in hot butter-bourbon mixture until browned and just about cooked through 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to a plate and drain any excess liquid from the skillet.

Whisk remaining butter remaining bourbon brown sugar cayenne pepper salt and black pepper together in the same skillet over medium-high heat until sauce reduces and alcohol evaporates 1 to 3 minutes. Drizzle sauce over scallops.