Lemon Sauteed Scallops
Elevate your dinner table with Lemon Sautéed Scallops, a quick and elegant seafood dish bursting with fresh, zesty flavor. Perfectly seared sea scallops achieve a golden, caramelized crust before being bathed in a luscious lemon-garlic butter sauce infused with bright notes of lemon zest and freshly chopped parsley. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is a versatile choice for both weekday dinners and special occasions. Serve these tender, citrus-kissed scallops over a bed of pasta, rice, or alongside roasted vegetables for a restaurant-quality meal at home. Whether you’re a seafood lover or just looking for an easy, gourmet recipe, Lemon Sautéed Scallops are sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound sea scallops
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Pat the sea scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and foamy.
Add the scallops in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side without moving them until a golden crust forms.
Flip the scallops and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side until cooked through and opaque. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to incorporate into the sauce.
Return the scallops to the skillet and spoon the lemon-butter sauce over them for about 1 minute to reheat.
Sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with lemon wedges for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
957 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 29.8 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 94.3 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1601 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.
