Seared Scallops (With Garlic Butter!)

Seared Scallops (With Garlic Butter!)

from wholesomeyum.com
10 min
4 servings

Learn how to sear scallops in just 10 minutes! This pan seared scallops recipe has a perfect golden crust & irresistible garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

  • 16 large Sea scallops ((thawed in the fridge if frozen; ~1 lb))
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Salted butter ((softened))
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic ((minced))
  • 1/2 tbsp Fresh thyme ((leaves))
  • 1/2 tbsp Fresh parsley ((chopped))

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, mash together the butter, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, and parsley. (The lemon juice may not fully incorporate, which is fine.) Set aside.

  2. 2

    Pat the scallops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, until shimmering. Keep the garlic herb butter nearby.

  4. 4

    Add the scallops in a single layer, without touching. Sear, without moving, for 2-3 minutes, until a crust forms on the bottom.

  5. 5

    Flip the scallops and immediately add the garlic herb butter to the pan around the scallops in pieces. Sear the scallops for 2-3 more minutes, basting them with the butter occasionally, until a crust forms on the other side and scallops are cooked through.