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Seared Scallops with Garlic Butter

Deliciously seared scallops served with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a gourmet meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: seafood
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Scallops
  • 1 pound sea scallops Pat dry with paper towels
Garlic Butter
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Divided
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
Oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

Prepare the Garlic Butter
  1. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in parsley and lemon juice, then remove from heat.
Sear the Scallops
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat until shimmering. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Place scallops in the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd. Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Combine and Serve
  1. Remove scallops from the skillet and place on a serving plate. Drizzle with the prepared garlic butter and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10g

Notes

Ensure scallops are dry before searing for a better crust.

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