Description
These Lemon Butter Scallops are a quick and elegant dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Tender sea scallops are seared to perfection, then coated in a luscious lemon butter sauce. Serve with your favorite side for a delightful meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Sea Scallops:
- 1 lb sea scallops, patted dry
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- juice of 1 lemon
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear Scallops: Season scallops with salt and pepper. Sear for about 2 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Lemon Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add garlic, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Combine and Serve: Return scallops to the pan, spoon sauce over them, and stir in remaining butter. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best sear, make sure scallops are very dry before cooking.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or a simple green salad.
- You can substitute ghee or dairy-free butter for a lactose-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
