Pan Seared Scallops
A luxurious yet approachable dish featuring perfectly seared scallops with a crispy exterior and tender center, enhanced by garlic and lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Low-Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sea scallops
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of half a lemon
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
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.
- Add the scallops to the hot oil and sear for 2-3 minutes without moving them, until they develop a golden crust.
- Flip the scallops carefully and add butter and garlic to the pan.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes while basting the scallops with the melted butter.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the scallops and remove from heat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure scallops are dry before cooking to prevent steaming. Do not overcrowd the pan for optimal searing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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