Description
Delicious seared scallops served with a rich lemon butter sauce, perfect for impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the scallops to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, mixing well.
- Return the scallops to the skillet, coating them in the lemon butter sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure scallops are dry for a better sear.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet to maintain high heat.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 scallops
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Seared Scallop Bites, Lemon Butter, Seafood Appetizer