Garlic Lemon Butter Seared Scallops

Garlic Lemon Butter Seared Scallops

These scrumptious Garlic Lemon Butter Seared Scallops are honestly the best way to prepare scallops.You too can cook like a head chef. Seafood | Seafood Recipes | Seafood Boil | Seafood Dishes | Seafood Soup | Seafood Pasta

Prep time: 00:05
Cook time: 00:05
Total time: 00:10

Yield: 2 Servings

Ingredients:
1 1/4 lb sea scallops side muscle removed
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1–2 cloves of garlic minced
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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Instructions:

Step 1. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and sprinkle with a pinch of salt right before cooking.

Next step is, Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter to a large saute pan over medium high heat. Get the fat good and hot and almost to smoking point. Add scallops and sear for 1 1/2 -2 minutes on each side. They should have a golden crust on each side. Do not overcrowd the pan so if necessary cook in batches. As cooked remove to plate.

After that, Wipe out skillet. Add 2 tablespoons butter to same skillet over low heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant; about 1 minute. Add lemon juice and return scallops to pan. Warm scallops for 1-2 minutes; turning several times to get them in the lemon butter. Sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Complete Instructions: https://www.smalltownwoman.com/seared-garlic-lemon-butter-scallops/

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