Lemon Butter Scallops: A Quick 5-Ingredient Gourmet Treat

Lemon Butter Scallops are a quick and gourmet dish made with just five ingredients, delivering impressive flavors in under 10 minutes.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sauce

3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Feel free to substitute with salted butter, but adjust salt to taste.
3 cloves Garlic Minced.
3 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Bottled lemon juice can work in a pinch.

For the Scallops

1 pound Sea Scallops Choose dry scallops for the best caramelization.
Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.
Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste.

For the Garnish

2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped.

Equipment

cast-iron skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the scallops by removing the side muscle if attached, rinse under cool water, and pat dry with paper towels.
Sear the scallops in a heated skillet with unsalted butter for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter, sauté minced garlic, add lemon juice, and season to taste.
Serve the seared scallops drizzled with the lemon butter sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose dry scallops for the best texture and sear; avoid overcrowding the pan while cooking to ensure proper browning.

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