Description
A delicious and elegant dish featuring perfectly seared scallops in a zesty lemon garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large sea scallops, patted dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Season the scallops with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Carefully place the scallops in the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for about 2-3 minutes without moving them, until a golden crust forms.
- Flip the scallops and add the butter to the pan. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they are opaque and cooked through. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the lemon juice and stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon zest and return the scallops to the skillet, coating them in the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce after sautéing the garlic.
- Serve the scallops over a bed of sautéed spinach or alongside a light salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg