Seared Scallops
A simple recipe for perfectly seared scallops with a delicious brown butter sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces Scallops
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add scallops to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove scallops from skillet and add lemon juice to the pan. Stir to combine.
- Serve scallops immediately with the lemon butter sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a sprig of fresh thyme to the skillet while searing the scallops.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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