Garlic Lemon Butter Seared Scallops

Name: Garlic Lemon Butter Seared Scallops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb sea scallops side muscle removed; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 1-2 cloves of garlic minced; 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley or other fresh herbs; Salt and fresh ground black pepper

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total: 10 minutes

Servings: 2

Author : Beth Pierce

pan seared scallops

Ingredients

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1 1/4 lb sea scallops side muscle removed1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil3 tablespoons butter1-2 cloves of garlic minced2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley or other fresh herbsSalt and fresh ground black pepper

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Instructions

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Step 1

Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt right before cooking.

Step 2

Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter to a large sauté pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Get the fat good and hot and almost to the smoking point. Add scallops and sear for 1 1/2 -2 minutes on each side. They should have a golden crust on each side. Do not overcrowd the pan, so if necessary, cook in batches. As cooked, remove to plate.

Step 3

Wipe out the skillet. Add 2 tablespoons butter to the same skillet over low heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add lemon juice and return scallops to pan. Warm scallops for 1-2 minutes, turning several times to get them in the lemon butter. Sprinkle with parsley, salt, and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.