Description
Delight in the simplicity and sophistication of Pan Seared Scallops, featuring a golden crust and tender interiors that bring joy to your dinner table.
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.
- Once the oil is hot, add the scallops 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
For optimal flavor, ensure scallops are dried well before cooking. Pair with a good white wine for a lovely dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg