Description
Seared scallops are a delicious seafood dish with a crispy exterior and tender inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add scallops to the hot pan.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add butter to the pan and baste the scallops.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the pan is hot before adding scallops.
- Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Serve with lemon wedges for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 scallops
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: seared scallops