Description
A delicious and elegant dish featuring perfectly seared scallops, offering a delightful combination of sweetness and savory flavors.
Ingredients
1 pound large sea scallops (about 16) (450g)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
Prepare Scallops:
Remove the side muscle from scallops, if still attached.
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels.
Season with salt and pepper.
Searing:
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Add the scallops and sear until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Turning and Flavoring:
Gently turn each scallop using tongs.
Add the butter and garlic.
Cook, basting the scallops with butter, until golden, about 2 minutes.
Finishing Touch:
Remove from the heat.
Add lemon juice and swirl to mix in.
Garnish with parsley.
Enjoy your delicious Seared Scallops! 
Notes
Ensure scallops are dry before cooking for optimal searing.
Avoid overcrowding the skillet to promote even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 35mg