Garlic Scallops
Elevate your seafood dining experience with this Garlic Scallops recipe, a quick and elegant dish perfect for any occasion. Large, tender sea scallops are seared to golden perfection, locking in their natural sweetness, and then bathed in a rich, garlicky butter sauce infused with fresh lemon juice and parsley. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a short cooking process, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right in your kitchen. The key to success is achieving a perfect sear, and the combination of butter and olive oil ensures a beautifully caramelized crust. Serve these buttery garlic scallops with crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce or alongside steamed vegetables for a lighter option. Perfect as an appetizer or a main course, this dish is a celebration of bold flavors and simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large sea scallops
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel to ensure a proper sear. Season both sides of the scallops with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and the olive oil to the pan and swirl to coat.
Once the pan is hot and the butter starts to foam slightly, gently place the scallops in the skillet in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
Cook the scallops for 2-3 minutes on one side without moving them, until a golden crust forms. Flip them carefully and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side, until both sides are golden and the centers are opaque. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the lemon juice and stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Return the scallops to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter sauce over them to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes to warm the scallops through.
Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately. Pair with crusty bread or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
964 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.0 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.8 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 279 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 4218 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 94.7 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1598 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
