Pan Seared Scallops
A simple yet elegant recipe for perfectly seared scallops, kissed by garlic and lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
- Scallops
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Parsley
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season them with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the scallops in the pan for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the pan, followed by fresh lemon juice, and baste the scallops.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, use dry-packed scallops and avoid overcrowding the pan while searing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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