Seared Scallops in Caper Brown Butter
Elevate your seafood game with these luxurious Seared Scallops in Caper Brown Butter—a restaurant-quality dish you can master at home in just 20 minutes! This recipe features succulent sea scallops, perfectly seared to golden perfection, and bathed in a rich, nutty brown butter sauce infused with garlic, briny capers, and a bright pop of lemon juice. The addition of fresh parsley enhances the flavors with a dash of herbal freshness. Quick and easy yet undeniably elegant, this dish is ideal for entertaining or a special weeknight dinner. Serve these tender scallops over roasted vegetables, pasta, or a crisp green salad for a sophisticated meal that’s sure to impress. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe combines elegance and simplicity while spotlighting key ingredients like capers, brown butter, and fresh lemon, making it a must-try for your dinner rotation.
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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 tablespoons Capers
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
Instructions
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the scallops in a single layer, leaving space between each one. Do not overcrowd the pan.
Sear the scallops for 2 to 3 minutes on one side, until a golden crust forms. Flip and sear the other side for another 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through. Remove scallops from the pan and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium, and in the same skillet, add the unsalted butter.
Allow the butter to melt and start browning, stirring occasionally. This should take about 2 to 3 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Stir in the minced garlic and capers, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
Return the scallops to the pan and spoon the caper brown butter sauce over the top to coat.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired, and pair with your choice of sides like roasted vegetables or a light salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1085 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.4 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.9 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 5180 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 75.6 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1311 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.
