Seared Scallops Recipe: Elevate Your Dinner Tonight!
An elegant seafood delight that’s perfect for dinner dates!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large sea scallops, patted dry
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh dill and lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper, then sear for 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In the same pan, reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and garlic, cooking until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Return the scallops to the pan, spoon the sauce over them, and let simmer for 30 seconds.
- Spoon sauce onto a plate, lay scallops on top, and garnish with chopped parsley, fresh dill, and lemon slices.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or over creamy risotto.
Notes
- Ensure scallops are patted dry for a better sear.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- For a richer flavor, add more butter to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg