Description
A simple and delicious recipe for pan seared scallops with butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound scallops
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel.
- Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add scallops to the skillet in a single layer.
- Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add butter and lemon juice to the skillet.
- Baste the scallops with the melted butter for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure scallops are not overcrowded in the skillet.
- Use fresh scallops for best results.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pan seared scallops, butter scallops, seafood recipes