Description
A quick and delightful recipe for seared scallops served with a zesty lemon garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sea scallops, patted dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the scallops, 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 and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until opaque. Remove 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 zest, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook for an additional minute to combine flavors.
- Return the scallops to the skillet, tossing gently to coat them in the sauce. Cook for another minute to heat through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic while sautéing.
- Serve over a bed of sautéed spinach or alongside a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg