Sauted Scallops

Elevate your seafood game with this elegant yet incredibly easy recipe for Sautéed Scallops, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dinner party entrée. Tender sea scallops are perfectly seared to golden perfection in a hot skillet, locking in their natural sweetness and delicate texture. The recipe takes a flavorful turn with a rich buttery garlic-lemon pan sauce, deglazing the skillet to incorporate every bit of caramelized goodness. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, these scallops are bright, aromatic, and packed with restaurant-quality flavors in just 20 minutes. Serve them with crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce, or pair with your favorite sides for an exquisite seafood experience. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this seafood delight is an effortless way to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 pound Sea scallops
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 unit Lemon (juiced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the unsalted butter to the pan. Allow the butter to melt and the mixture to sizzle, but not burn.

Step 3

Place the scallops in the pan in a single layer without overcrowding. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes until a golden crust forms. Resist moving them around to ensure a nice crust develops.

Step 4

Remove the seared scallops from the pan and set them aside on a plate.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 6

Pour in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits to incorporate into the sauce.

Step 7

Return the scallops to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm them through.

Step 8

Sprinkle the scallops with chopped parsley before serving. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(561.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	858.6

Total Fat 42.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 248.0mg	0%
Sodium 4216.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 30.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g	0%
Total Sugars 1.4g
Protein 94.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 96.6mg	0%
Iron 2.8mg	0%
Potassium 1614.8mg	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: 43.0%

Protein: 42.9%

Carbs: 14.1%