Description
Garlic Butter Scallops are a quick and luxurious dish that combines the rich flavors of browned butter, fresh garlic, and sea scallops. This recipe emphasizes technique for a perfect sear and a gourmet flavor profile that captures the essence of coastal luxury.
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound Sea Scallops
3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
4 cloves Fresh Garlic
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
Sea Salt to Taste
Black Pepper to Taste
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Remove the scallops from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before cooking, rinse under cold water, and pat dry
- Season both sides of the scallops with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the olive oil until shimmering
- Place the scallops in the pan without touching each other and let them sear for 2 minutes
- Flip the scallops once golden brown and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add butter, and once melted, add minced garlic. Stir for 30-45 seconds until fragrant
- Baste the scallops with the garlic butter, add lemon juice and parsley, and remove from heat
Notes
Use high-quality, dry-packed scallops for best results.
Do not overcrowd the pan for a proper sear.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg