Buttery Scallywag Scallops

Ahoy, ye scurvy dogs! Today we be makin' a dish fit fer a captain - Buttery Scallywag Scallops! Ye'll need fresh scallops and unsalted butter for this swashbucklin' recipe.

1. Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season them with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Melt a knob of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Once the butter is melted, add the scallops to the skillet.
4. Sear the scallops for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown.
5. Add a little more butter to the skillet and cook the scallops until they're cooked all the way through, stirring occasionally to coat them in the melted butter.
6. Serve the scallops on a platter and drizzle the leftover butter from the skillet on top. Enjoy, me hearties!