Description
Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter is a lightning-fast, elegant, and flavorful dish that elevates weeknight dinners. With sweet, tender scallops and a vibrant lemon butter sauce, it's perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a quick, gourmet meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs Large Sea Scallops (dry-packed)
4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
1 tbsp Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic
1 large Lemo
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley
To taste Salt
To taste Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prep the Scallops: Pat the scallops extremely dry and season with salt and pepper
- Heat the Pan: Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat with olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter
- Sear the Scallops: Place the scallops in the hot pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded, and sear for 1.5 to 2 minutes without moving them
- Flip and Finish: Flip the scallops, add remaining butter and minced garlic, and cook for another 1 to 1.5 minutes while spooning the butter over them
- Add Lemon & Parsley: Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and parsley
- Serve Immediately: Transfer to plates and enjoy
Notes
Use dry-packed scallops for the best flavor and sear.
Don't overcrowd the pan for perfect searing.
Fresh lemon juice is essential for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: unknown
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg