Lemon Garlic Sea Scallops (Printable View)

Tender sea scallops sautéed with lemon, garlic, butter, and fresh parsley in a quick, flavorful dish.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 1 lb large sea scallops, patted dry

02 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced

03 - 1 small shallot, finely minced

04 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter

05 - 1 tbsp olive oil

06 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon

07 - ½ tsp sea salt

08 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

01 - Pat scallops dry using paper towels and season both sides evenly with sea salt and black pepper.

02 - Place olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

03 - Arrange scallops in a single layer without crowding the pan. Sear 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter, minced shallot, and garlic to skillet, sautéing about 1 minute until fragrant.

05 - Stir in lemon zest and juice, scraping the skillet’s browned bits into the sauce.

06 - Return scallops to skillet, spoon sauce over them, and cook for 1 more minute to reheat.

07 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over scallops and serve immediately.

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This scallop dish feels like sharing a secret with a close friend because it’s quick to prepare but tastes like you spent hours.
The lemon and garlic combo gives it a fresh punch that keeps everyone asking for seconds.

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Never skip patting the scallops dry; damp scallops will steam rather than sear, missing out on that coveted crust.
Adding lemon zest before the juice releases essential oils that brighten the entire dish.

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Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to maintain consistent heat for the perfect sear.
The secret that makes all the difference is finishing the scallops quickly in the lemon-garlic butter sauce to keep them tender and flavorful.