Description
Pan seared scallops with lemon butter is a simple yet elegant dish that highlights the natural sweetness of scallops.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat scallops dry with a paper towel.
- Season scallops with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add scallops to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove scallops from skillet and set aside.
- Add butter and garlic to the skillet, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and cook for another minute.
- Return scallops to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh scallops for the best flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet; cook in batches if necessary.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for acidity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 scallops
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pan seared scallops, lemon butter, seafood, quick dinner