Pan-Seared Butter Scallops
Enjoy a gourmet seafood experience at home with easy Pan-Seared Butter Scallops and a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound scallops
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill chopped
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels, then sprinkle salt on both sides.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, place the scallops in the pan. After about 60 to 90 seconds, flip them over. Once the second side turns golden, remove them from the pan.
- In the same pan, add the lemon juice, butter, and minced garlic. Stir and scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate all the flavors as the butter melts.
- Drizzle the butter and garlic sauce over the cooked scallops. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately!