Description
Learn how to make perfectly seared scallops with a golden crust, finished with a lemony butter sauce and fresh parsley. This quick and elegant dish is perfect for a special dinner or a weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ pounds large sea scallops, side muscles removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Scallops: Pat dry the scallops, season with salt and pepper.
- Sear Scallops: Heat oil in a skillet, sear scallops on one side until golden.
- Finish: Flip scallops, add butter, baste, and finish with lemon juice, zest, and parsley.
Notes
- Drying scallops well ensures a good sear.
- Pair with risotto, pasta, or a salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
