Pan Seared Scallops
Achieve restaurant-quality elegance in your own kitchen with this Pan Seared Scallops recipe, the epitome of simplicity and sophistication. Tender sea scallops are perfectly seared to create a golden, crispy crust while remaining juicy and flavorful inside. Infused with the rich aroma of garlic-butter and brightened with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice, these scallops are a quick, gourmet treat ready in just 18 minutes! Perfect for a romantic dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this dish pairs beautifully with a light salad, creamy risotto, or roasted vegetables. With easy-to-follow steps and minimal ingredients, you’ll master the art of searing scallops like a pro.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Large sea scallops
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the sea scallops dry with paper towels to ensure a nice sear. Remove the small, tough side muscle from each scallop, if still attached.
Season both sides of the scallops with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and allow it to shimmer but not smoke.
Place the scallops in the pan in a single layer, leaving space between each one. Sear them undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and forms a crust.
Flip the scallops carefully using tongs or a spatula. Add the butter to the pan along with the minced garlic. Sear for an additional 2-3 minutes, while basting the scallops with the melted butter.
Remove the scallops from the pan and set aside on a plate. Turn off the heat and deglaze the pan by adding lemon juice, stirring it into the browned bits left in the skillet to create a light sauce.
Serve the scallops immediately, drizzling the lemon-butter sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
973 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.9 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 4212 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 93.9 g | 188% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1516 mg | 32% | |
*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.
