Description
A simple and delicious recipe for seared scallops.
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 paper towels.
- Season scallops with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add scallops to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add butter and lemon juice to the skillet.
- Cook for another minute, spooning the butter over the scallops.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh scallops for the best flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet.
- Adjust cooking time based on scallop size.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 scallops
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: scallops, seafood, quick meal