Description
A gourmet Lemon Garlic Scallops recipe capturing the essence of the ocean with the perfect balance of buttery texture and citrus brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound Large Sea Scallops
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 cloves Fresh Garlic
1 whole Fresh Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley
Sea Salt & Black Pepper to Taste
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
Instructions
- Remove the scallops from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before cooking. Pat them dry with a paper towel
- Season both sides of the scallops with sea salt and black pepper just before cooking
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil until shimmering
- Place scallops in the pan without touching. Sear undisturbed for 2-3 minutes
- Flip the scallops and add butter and minced garlic. Baste the scallops for about 1 minute
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice, sprinkle lemon zest and parsley, and serve immediately
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain temperature for searing.
Use high-smoke-point oil for searing and add butter towards the end.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg