Simple Saute Scallops
Elevate your dinner game with this Simple Sautéed Scallops recipe, a quick and elegant dish perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Featuring tender, golden-brown sea scallops seared to perfection in a luscious garlic butter sauce, this recipe pairs delicate textures with bold flavors of fresh lemon juice and fragrant parsley. Ready in just 20 minutes, these scallops are seasoned simply with salt and black pepper to allow their natural sweetness to shine, while the addition of olive oil and deglazed pan drippings infuses every bite with rich, savory depth. Serve these restaurant-quality scallops over a bed of pasta, alongside steamed vegetables, or atop a fresh salad for a gourmet meal that’s effortlessly impressive.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound sea scallops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 count garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This step ensures they achieve a good sear.
Season the scallops on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil to the pan and let them melt and get hot, but not smoking.
Place the scallops in the pan in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd them. Cook for 2-3 minutes without touching, until a golden crust forms.
Flip the scallops and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through and opaque in the middle. Remove scallops from the pan and set aside on a plate.
Reduce heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the same pan. Sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring often to prevent burning.
Add the lemon juice to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits for extra flavor.
Return the scallops to the pan and gently toss to coat them in the sauce. Cook for another 1 minute to warm through.
Remove from heat, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
855 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.0 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 5397 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 94.3 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1623 mg | 35% | |
*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.
