Lemon Butter Scallops
Elevate your seafood dinner game with these irresistibly tender and golden-brown Lemon Butter Scallops, a restaurant-quality dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring succulent sea scallops seared to perfection and bathed in a luscious garlic-infused lemon butter sauce, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between zesty and savory flavors. A touch of fresh parsley and a sprinkle of lemon zest add a bright, herby finish that will tantalize your taste buds. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish is perfect for weeknights yet elegant enough for special occasions. Pair these buttery scallops with rice, pasta, or a crisp green salad for a mouthwatering meal that’s as simple as it is flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound sea scallops
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the scallops in a single layer, leaving space between each one. Cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side without moving them until a golden crust forms.
Flip the scallops and cook for an additional 2 minutes on the other side. Remove them from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the lemon juice and chicken broth (if using) to the skillet. Stir to combine and allow the sauce to simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced.
Return the scallops to the skillet, spooning the lemon butter sauce over them. Cook for 1 more minute to warm through.
Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon zest. Serve immediately with your choice of side, such as rice, pasta, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1090 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.0 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.0 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 279 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 3146 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 94.7 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1626 mg | 35% | |
*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.
