Description
Seared scallops are a luxurious dish that transforms any meal into an extraordinary experience. With their golden-brown crust and tender interior, these scallops offer a delightful balance of buttery richness and fresh flavor. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying on a cozy night in, this quick recipe requires minimal ingredients and delivers maximum taste. Serve them with your favorite sides for an unforgettable dining delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh dry-packed scallops
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Juice of ½ lemon (about 1 tbsp)
Instructions
- Pat the fresh scallops dry with paper towels to ensure a perfect sear.
- Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil along with half of the butter until shimmering.
- Carefully place the scallops in the hot pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Sear for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on one side, then flip gently.
- Add the remaining butter and squeeze lemon juice over the scallops; swirl gently until melted.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 scallops (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg