Seared Scallops with Garlic Lemon Butter
Elevate your culinary game with this exquisite Seared Scallops with Garlic Lemon Butter recipe. In just 10 minutes, you can create a dish that rivals any fine dining experience. The tender, perfectly seared scallops are enveloped in a luxurious garlic lemon butter sauce, creating a stunning balance of flavors. This dish is not only ideal for impressing dinner guests but also perfect for a cozy night at home. Serve it alongside fresh greens or over pasta for an elegant meal thats both quick and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 lb sea scallops (side muscle removed)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1–2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and lightly season with salt.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Sear the scallops for 1 1/2 – 2 minutes on each side until golden brown; avoid overcrowding.
- Remove scallops and set aside. Wipe the skillet clean.
- Lower heat, add remaining butter and minced garlic; saut until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice, return scallops to the pan, and warm gently for another minute.
- Garnish with parsley, salt, and pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 scallops (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg