Low Sodium Lemon Butter Scallops

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  1 ½ lb large dry-packed sea scallops (about 16–20 count)
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  ½ tsp fine sea salt
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  Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
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  ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
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  2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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For the sauce

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  3 tbsp grass-fed unsalted butter, cut into 3 pieces
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  4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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  ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
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  3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½ lemons)
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  1 tsp lemon zest
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  2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
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For serving

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  lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
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