Description
Crispy pan-seared scallops offer a gourmet experience right at home. With their golden-brown crust and buttery interior, these succulent seafood delights are perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. This simple yet elegant dish bursts with flavor and is quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh dry-packed scallops
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat scallops dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy sear.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Once the oil shimmers, add unsalted butter and crushed garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Place scallops flat-side down in the pan without overcrowding; cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Carefully flip each scallop using tongs; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until opaque and tender.
- Remove from heat, drizzle with lemon juice, and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 232
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 198mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 66mg