Simply Seared Scallops

Name: Simply Seared Scallops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 9 min
Ingredients: 12 sea scallops, tough muscles removed; ½ lemon, juiced; sea salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon butter; 1 teaspoon lemon zest

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 4 minutes

Total: 9 minutes

Servings: 12

Author : Stephanie Karek

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Step 1

Pat sea scallops dry with paper towels. Season with some lemon juice, salt, and pepper on one side.

Step 2

Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over high heat. Place scallops in the skillet seasoned-side down. Cook until browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Season with remaining lemon juice, salt, and pepper; flip. Continue cooking until opaque, about 2 minutes more. Garnish with lemon zest.