Lemon Sauteed Scallops

Elevate your dinner table with Lemon Sautéed Scallops, a quick and elegant seafood dish bursting with fresh, zesty flavor. Perfectly seared sea scallops achieve a golden, caramelized crust before being bathed in a luscious lemon-garlic butter sauce infused with bright notes of lemon zest and freshly chopped parsley. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is a versatile choice for both weekday dinners and special occasions. Serve these tender, citrus-kissed scallops over a bed of pasta, rice, or alongside roasted vegetables for a restaurant-quality meal at home. Whether you’re a seafood lover or just looking for an easy, gourmet recipe, Lemon Sautéed Scallops are sure to delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound sea scallops
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Pat the sea scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and foamy.

Step 3

Add the scallops in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side without moving them until a golden crust forms.

Step 4

Flip the scallops and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side until cooked through and opaque. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 5

Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to incorporate into the sauce.

Step 7

Return the scallops to the skillet and spoon the lemon-butter sauce over them for about 1 minute to reheat.

Step 8

Sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with lemon wedges for added flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(558.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	957.1

Total Fat 54.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 279.0mg	0%
Sodium 4217.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	0%
Total Sugars 0.9g
Protein 94.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 98.9mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 1601.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.5%

Protein: 38.4%

Carbs: 12.1%