Description
Seared scallops with brown butter and lemon pan sauce is a simple yet elegant dish that highlights the natural sweetness of scallops.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound scallops
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry and season 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 the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and lemon juice. Cook until the butter is browned.
- Return the scallops to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- Garnish with lemon zest and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Ensure scallops are dry for a proper sear.
- Use fresh lemon for best flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet when searing scallops.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 scallops
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: seared scallops, brown butter, lemon pan sauce