Lemon Butter Scallops
A luxurious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender scallops cooked in a zesty lemon butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound scallops
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry and season them generously with salt and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat until it bubbles slightly.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Carefully add scallops to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the scallops and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
Use fresh scallops for the best results and avoid overcrowding the pan to achieve a nice sear.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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