Lemon Butter Scallops
Lemon Butter Scallops are easy, buttery scallops made with just 5 ingredients and perfect for a fancy meal.
Equipment
- Large cast iron skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for searing scallops
- 1 pound sea scallops
- Kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Lemon Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Scallops
- Melt butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
- Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
- Season scallops with salt and pepper, to taste. Working in batches, add scallops to the skillet in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until golden brown and translucent in the center, about 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside and keep warm.
- Serve scallops immediately with lemon butter sauce, garnished with parsley, if desired.
Lemon Butter Sauce Preparation
- Melt butter in the skillet. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a side of vegetables or over pasta.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 350mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
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