Description
A simple and delicious seared scallops recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add scallops and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add butter and lemon juice. Cook for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh scallops for best flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the pan while cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 scallops
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: seared scallops recipe