Description
Crispy Garlic Butter Scallops are a delightful seafood dish featuring perfectly seared scallops coated in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sea scallops, patted dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the scallops in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the scallops for about 2-3 minutes on one side until they develop a golden crust. Flip them over and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until they are opaque and cooked through. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice and return the scallops to the skillet. Toss gently to coat the scallops in the garlic butter sauce.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a slight kick.
- Serve the scallops over a bed of creamy risotto or alongside sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg