Description
Perfectly seared scallops with a golden crust and tender center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large sea scallops
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add scallops and sear for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add butter and baste the scallops for extra flavor.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Dry scallops sear better.
- Use a hot pan for a crisp crust.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 scallops
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg