Sea Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce
Elevate your seafood game with these elegant Sea Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce, a quick yet restaurant-quality dish perfect for weeknights or special occasions. This recipe combines perfectly seared, golden-brown sea scallops with a luscious lemon butter sauce infused with garlic, fresh parsley, and a touch of cream. The secret lies in patting the scallops dry to achieve a crisp, caramelized crust and finishing them with a vibrant, citrusy glaze that's equal parts tangy and rich. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables for a bright and flavorful meal that impresses both the eye and the palate. Keywords: sea scallops recipe, lemon butter sauce, quick seafood dinner, seared scallops recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 large Sea scallops
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
Instructions
Pat the sea scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps achieve a good sear. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and allow it to heat until shimmering but not smoking.
Place the scallops in the pan in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd them. Sear for 2-3 minutes on the first side without moving them, until a golden crust forms.
Flip the scallops gently using tongs and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side, until just opaque in the center. Remove from the pan and set aside, covering loosely with foil to keep warm.
Lower the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and heavy cream. Simmer gently for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Return the scallops to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Let them warm for 1 minute without cooking further.
Plate the scallops and drizzle with the lemon butter sauce. Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1184 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.2 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.9 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 4784 mg | 208% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 75.2 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1294 mg | 28% | |
*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.
