Super Simple Scallops
Elevate your dinner game with these *Super Simple Scallops*, a quick and impressive dish that’s bursting with flavor! Perfectly seared sea scallops are cooked to golden perfection in just minutes, then bathed in a luscious buttery garlic sauce with a hint of fresh lemon. This recipe is as easy as it is elegant, requiring only a few pantry staples like olive oil, butter, and garlic to transform your scallops into a restaurant-quality meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve these tender, flavorful scallops with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the savory sauce, and garnish with parsley for a fresh, vibrant finish. Whether you’re a seafood lover or a kitchen novice, this scallop recipe promises gourmet results with minimal effort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large sea scallops
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and remove the side muscle if still attached.
Season the scallops on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
Once the oil is hot and shimmering, carefully place the scallops in the skillet, ensuring they are not touching each other. Cook in batches if needed.
Sear the scallops undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until a golden crust forms, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove scallops from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter, and let it melt. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the lemon juice to the skillet and stir to combine, then remove the skillet from heat.
Return the scallops to the skillet briefly, spooning the buttery garlic sauce over them to coat.
Transfer the scallops to a serving dish, drizzle with any remaining sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Serve immediately with your choice of side, such as rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.0 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 6 mg | 0% | |
*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.
