Description
A quick and elegant dish featuring perfectly seared scallops in a rich lemon butter sauce, ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound sea scallops, patted dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Season the scallops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the scallops in the skillet, making sure they are not overcrowded. Sear for about 2-3 minutes without moving them, until a golden crust forms.
- Flip the scallops and add the butter, garlic, and lemon zest to the skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, basting the scallops with the melted butter.
- Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the scallops. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when cooking the garlic.
- Serve the scallops over a bed of sautéed spinach or alongside a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg