Description
Indulge in a seafood delight with these Seared Scallops with Garlic Butter, a dish that effortlessly combines elegance and simplicity. In just 20 minutes, you can create succulent sea scallops, perfectly seared to golden perfection and bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce. This recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering the sophistication of restaurant-quality dining right at home. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll impress your family and friends with this flavorful seafood dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 pounds fresh dry-packed sea scallops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh herbs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until smoking. Add scallops in a single layer; cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove scallops from the pan. Lower heat, melt butter in the same pan, and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in lemon juice and fresh herbs, then return scallops to the pan, spooning sauce over them.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg