Garlicky Butter Seared Scallops
You can serve these succulent Garlicky Butter Seared Scallops by themselves or over pasta. Either way, they are delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound sea scallops
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons salted butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 medium lemon, cut in half
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels; season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large, cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sear scallops for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until browned and scallops are cooked through. Remove scallops from pan to a plate.
- Add butter to skillet and let melt.
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Squeeze in the juice of half the lemon, then add the scallops back to the pan and top with parsley.
- Serve over cooked pasta with slices from the remaining half lemon.
- If desired, you can melt more butter and minced garlic in the skillet to serve over the pasta.
Notes
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