Instructions: Wooden mallet. Use persistent, firm strikes, and flatten them to quarter inch thickness. Do not overcook, or the abalone will become tough and rubbery. Thirty seconds to a side is enough. Less is better.

Pat the abalone dry. Melt the butter with the oil in a large skillet. When the butter foams and is very hot, add the steaks. Season with salt and pepper and fry 30 seconds on each side. Transfer to a warm platter, drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with parsley.

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