Seared Scallops
Tender and golden Seared Scallops cooked with garlic butter, fresh lemon, and herbs for a simple yet elegant seafood dish. Perfect for a flavorful lunch, dinner, or special occasion.
Ingredients
For The Scallops
- 500 g large sea scallops
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
For Serving
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Pat the scallops very dry with paper towels. Remove the small side muscle from each scallop if it is still attached.
- Season both sides of the scallops with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Carefully place the scallops in the skillet, leaving space between each one.
- Sear for about 2–3 minutes on the first side without moving them, until a deep golden crust forms.
- Turn the scallops and cook for another 1–2 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter and minced garlic.
- Spoon the melted garlic butter over the scallops for about 30–60 seconds.
- Add the lemon juice and lemon zest, gently swirling the pan to combine the flavors.
- Remove the scallops from the heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges, rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.