Description
Enjoy luxurious and flavorful perfectly seared scallops, an easy yet impressive dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh scallops
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry using paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, combine the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is sizzling, gently place the scallops in a single layer within the pan.
- Sear for 2-3 minutes until they take on a beautiful golden hue.
- During the last minute, add minced garlic and squeeze in fresh lemon juice.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley for that pop of color.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
For added flavor, consider finishing with a splash of white wine after searing. Use variations like ghee for a nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: scallops, seafood, quick dinner, elegant meal, healthy recipe