Seared Scallops: A Gourmet Delight at Home
Impress your dinner guests with perfectly seared scallops that boast a golden crust and a tender, buttery interior. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality dish in just minutes. The combination of fresh sea scallops, aromatic garlic, and zesty lemon juice creates a delightful explosion of flavors that will leave everyone craving more. Perfect for special occasions or an elegant weekday dinner, these scallops are versatile enough to pair with a variety of sides, from creamy risottos to crisp salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
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- 1 lb fresh sea scallops
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add scallops to the skillet in a single layer; sear for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the scallops gently; add butter and garlic. Spoon melted butter over them while cooking for another 2-3 minutes until opaque.
- Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over scallops before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 scallops (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg