Butter Garlic Scallops

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pat the scallops dry with paper towels.
  2. 2Pat the scallops dry with paper towels.
  3. 3Pat the scallops dry with paper towels.
  4. 4Season both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5Season both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 6Season both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. 7Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  8. 8Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  9. 9Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  10. 10Carefully place the scallops in a single layer, making sure not to crowd the pan.
  11. 11Carefully place the scallops in a single layer, making sure not to crowd the pan.
  12. 12Carefully place the scallops in a single layer, making sure not to crowd the pan.
  13. 13Let them sear for 2–3 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms.
  14. 14Let them sear for 2–3 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms.
  15. 15Let them sear for 2–3 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms.
  16. 16Flip the scallops to cook the other side until golden.
  17. 17Flip the scallops to cook the other side until golden.
  18. 18Flip the scallops to cook the other side until golden.
  19. 19Set them aside on a plate.
  20. 20Set them aside on a plate.
  21. 21Set them aside on a plate.
  22. 22Reduce the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter along with minced garlic to the skillet.
  23. 23Reduce the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter along with minced garlic to the skillet.
  24. 24Reduce the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter along with minced garlic to the skillet.
  25. 25Stir for about a minute until fragrant.
  26. 26Stir for about a minute until fragrant.
  27. 27Stir for about a minute until fragrant.
  28. 28Drizzle in a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, letting the sauce come together with a zesty aroma.
  29. 29Drizzle in a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, letting the sauce come together with a zesty aroma.
  30. 30Drizzle in a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, letting the sauce come together with a zesty aroma.
  31. 31Return the scallops to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter over them, making sure each one is coated.
  32. 32Return the scallops to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter over them, making sure each one is coated.
  33. 33Return the scallops to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter over them, making sure each one is coated.
  34. 34Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and extra freshness.
  35. 35Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and extra freshness.
  36. 36Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and extra freshness.

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh sea scallops
  • 1 fresh sea scallops
  • 1 fresh sea scallops
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic
  • 1 garlic
  • 1 garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon
  • 1 salt
  • 1 salt
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 parsley
  • 1 parsley
  • 1 parsley

Equipment

paper towelsskillet