Description
Quick and easy seared scallops with a beautiful golden crust, ideal for a gourmet delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh sea scallops
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the scallops by rinsing under cold water and patting them dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat the pan by heating olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Add the scallops to the pan in a single layer and cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side.
- Flip them over gently, add butter and garlic, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the scallops to a plate, pour the butter and garlic sauce over, and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Use high-quality, dry-packed scallops for the best results. Don’t overcook to maintain tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: scallops, seafood, gourmet, quick meal, easy recipe