Easy Lemon Butter Scallops
A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender scallops seared to perfection and coated in a luscious lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
For the scallops
- 1 pound scallops Use fresh scallops for best flavor.
- 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons for cooking and 2 for the sauce.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For searing the scallops.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon Juice of 1 lemon Adjust to taste.
- 1 lemon Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper To taste.
- Chopped parsley For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the scallops and pat them dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the scallops to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and opaque.
- Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice and zest, and remaining butter, stirring until melted and combined.
- Return the scallops to the skillet, gently coating them in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For storage, keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking. Freezing is not recommended.