Scallops with Garlic
Elevate your dinner table with this sumptuous recipe for Scallops with Garlic, a gourmet dish that's surprisingly simple to prepare in just 20 minutes! Perfectly seared sea scallops boast a golden-brown crust and tender texture, while a luscious garlic butter sauce infused with fresh lemon juice and parsley adds vibrant, irresistible flavor. This quick yet elegant meal is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, pairing beautifully with crusty bread, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad. Whether you're aiming to impress guests or treat yourself, this one-pan scallop recipe is a seafood lover’s dream.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 units garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons parsley, freshly chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to remove any moisture. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add the scallops to the skillet, being careful not to overcrowd them. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side until they develop a golden-brown crust. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley, and simmer for another 30 seconds to combine the flavors.
Return the scallops to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over them. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
Transfer the scallops to a serving platter, drizzle with the garlic butter sauce, and garnish with more parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately with crusty bread, rice, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.2 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1136 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.5 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 25.8 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 424 mg | 9% | |
*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.
