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Delicious garlic butter scallops served with fresh herbs and lemon.

Garlic Butter Scallops

Tender scallops cooked in garlic-infused butter, delivering a burst of flavor in under 15 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a romantic date night!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb scallops
  • 4 tablespoons butter Ghee can be used as a lactose-free alternative.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 Juice of lemon
  • for garnish Chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Cooking
  1. Place the scallops in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Squeeze lemon juice over the scallops and garnish with chopped parsley.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately, ideally with crusty bread for dipping in the garlic butter sauce.

Notes

For better texture, avoid overcrowding the pan and pat the scallops dry properly. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.