Description
Seared scallops are a quick and elegant seafood dish that highlights the natural sweetness of scallops.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add scallops to the skillet in a single layer.
- Sear for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the scallops and add butter to the pan.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
- Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh scallops for best results.
- Do not overcrowd the pan for even cooking.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 scallops
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: seared scallops, seafood, quick meal, elegant dish