Description
An elegant dish of perfectly seared sea scallops paired with a rich lemon brown butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large sea scallops (dry-packed preferred)
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the scallops to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and opaque. Remove scallops and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and add unsalted butter. Allow to brown, swirling the pan until it turns a golden color, then add lemon juice.
- Return scallops to the skillet, tossing gently to coat with the brown butter.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Choose dry-packed scallops for better flavor. Ensure scallops are dried thoroughly for a perfect sear.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg