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Garlic Butter Scallops: A Simple, Delicious Recipe!

A simple and delicious recipe for garlic butter scallops that are seared to perfection and coated in a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and allow it to melt and bubble slightly.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice and return the scallops to the skillet, tossing them gently to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
  6. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mg

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.

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