Description
A delightful recipe for seared scallops with a rich lemon butter sauce that brings sophistication and simplicity to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add scallops in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove scallops and add butter and garlic to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, then return scallops to the pan, coating them in the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan while searing to achieve the best crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: scallops, lemon butter, seafood, easy recipe, elegant dish