Description
Indulge in a gourmet experience with our Lemon Garlic Butter Scallops, a dish that transforms any meal into an elegant occasion. These perfectly seared scallops are enveloped in a rich, silky lemon garlic butter sauce that enhances their natural sweetness. Ideal for both hectic weeknight dinners and special celebrations, this recipe is easy to follow and packed with flavor. In just 20 minutes, you can impress your family or guests with tender scallops garnished with fresh parsley, served alongside pasta, crusty bread, or a refreshing salad. This wholesome dish not only satisfies the palate but also nourishes the body with its protein-rich ingredients and healthy fats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat scallops dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear scallops for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- Lower heat; add butter and garlic to skillet, sautéing until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, scraping up browned bits.
- Return scallops to skillet, spooning sauce over them.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 lb (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg