Description
A refined dish featuring perfectly seared scallops with a rich lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add scallops to the skillet, ensuring they do not overcrowd.
- Sear for 2-3 minutes without moving until a golden crust forms.
- Flip the scallops and add butter, garlic, and lemon zest to the pan.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, basting scallops with the melted butter.
- Remove scallops from heat and stir in lemon juice.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use dry scallops for better searing.
- Adjust cooking time based on scallop size.
- Pair with a light salad or asparagus for balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 scallops
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pan seared scallops, lemon butter, seafood recipe, gourmet cooking