Pan Seared Garlic Butter Scallop
Deliciously tender scallops seared to golden perfection and infused with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a quick yet elegant seafood dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sea scallops, patted dry
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season scallops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- When the skillet is hot, add the scallops and sear for 2-3 minutes without moving them until a golden crust forms.
- Flip the scallops and add butter and minced garlic to the skillet.
- Spoon the melted garlic butter over the scallops as they cook for another 2-3 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
- Remove from heat, drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a side of steamed vegetables or crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter sauce.
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