Seared Scallops with Garlic Butter

Seared Scallops with Garlic Butter

from dinneratthezoo.com
Main
15 min
206 kcal / serving

These seared scallops are large sea scallops that are cooked until golden brown and caramelized, then finished off with a garlic butter sauce. A quick and easy dinner option that can be on the table in 20 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ poundssea scallops (preferably fresh dry packed scallops)
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoonsbutter
  • 1 teaspoonminced garlic
  • 2 teaspoonslemon juice
  • 2 teaspoonchopped fresh herbs (plus more for garnish)
  • lemon wedges (for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Pat the scallops dry on both sides with a paper towel. Season the scallops on both sides with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until it's just smoking. Add the scallops in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side.

  3. 3

    Remove the scallops from the pan. Melt the butter in the pan.

  4. 4

    Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the lemon juice and herbs.

  5. 5

    Return the scallops to the pan. Spoon the sauce over the top. Garnish with herbs and lemon wedges, then serve immediately.