Sea Scallops

Elevate your dinner menu with this elegant and easy-to-make Sea Scallops recipe, featuring tender, caramelized scallops drizzled in a luscious lemon garlic butter sauce. Perfectly seared in a hot skillet, these golden scallops boast a delicate, buttery flavor enhanced by a bright hint of lemon zest and freshly chopped parsley. Ready in just 16 minutes, this dish is ideal for a quick weeknight meal or a show-stopping centerpiece at a dinner party. Serve with roasted vegetables, fluffy rice, or a light pasta for a restaurant-quality seafood experience at home. Keywords: sea scallops recipe, seared scallops, lemon butter scallops, quick seafood dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:6 mins

Total Time:16 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb sea scallops
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley
• 1 tsp lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

Pat the sea scallops dry with paper towels to ensure a crisp sear. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the scallops in the pan, making sure they are not overcrowded.

Step 3

Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on the first side without moving them to allow a golden crust to form. Flip them gently using tongs and sear for an additional 2 minutes on the other side. Remove the scallops from the pan and set them aside.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and add 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, allowing the flavors to combine. Simmer for 1 minute before removing the pan from heat.

Step 6

Return the scallops to the skillet, spooning the lemon garlic butter over each one. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a bright, herby finish.

Step 7

Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(554.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1078.3

Total Fat 67.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 279.0mg	0%
Sodium 4215.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 28.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g	0%
Total Sugars 0.5g
Protein 94.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 92.8mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 1554.5mg	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: 55.5%

Protein: 34.2%

Carbs: 10.3%