Description
A simple and delicious recipe for garlic butter scallops that are seared to perfection and coated in a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large sea scallops, patted dry
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and allow it to melt and bubble slightly.
- Season the scallops with salt and pepper on both sides. Once the butter is hot, add the scallops to the skillet in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Sear the scallops for about 2-3 minutes on one side until they develop a golden crust. Flip them over and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until they are opaque and cooked through. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice and return the scallops to the skillet, tossing them gently to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream to the garlic butter before returning the scallops to the skillet.
- For a spicy kick, sprinkle red pepper flakes over the scallops while cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg