Sea Scallops
Elevate your dinner menu with this elegant and easy-to-make Sea Scallops recipe, featuring tender, caramelized scallops drizzled in a luscious lemon garlic butter sauce. Perfectly seared in a hot skillet, these golden scallops boast a delicate, buttery flavor enhanced by a bright hint of lemon zest and freshly chopped parsley. Ready in just 16 minutes, this dish is ideal for a quick weeknight meal or a show-stopping centerpiece at a dinner party. Serve with roasted vegetables, fluffy rice, or a light pasta for a restaurant-quality seafood experience at home. Keywords: sea scallops recipe, seared scallops, lemon butter scallops, quick seafood dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb sea scallops
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
Pat the sea scallops dry with paper towels to ensure a crisp sear. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the scallops in the pan, making sure they are not overcrowded.
Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on the first side without moving them to allow a golden crust to form. Flip them gently using tongs and sear for an additional 2 minutes on the other side. Remove the scallops from the pan and set them aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, allowing the flavors to combine. Simmer for 1 minute before removing the pan from heat.
Return the scallops to the skillet, spooning the lemon garlic butter over each one. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a bright, herby finish.
Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
266 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.1 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1135 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.0 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 377 mg | 8% | |
*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.
