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Delicious garlic lemon butter seared scallops plated beautifully

Garlic Lemon Butter Seared Scallops

Enjoy restaurant-quality Garlic Lemon Butter Seared Scallops made easily at home, featuring tender scallops with a heavenly garlic and lemon butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound scallops Fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons butter Can be substituted with olive oil for a lighter version
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic enhances flavor
  • 1 lemon Juice of Freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • to taste Salt and pepper Use to season scallops
  • to taste Chopped parsley For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter until bubbling.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Place the scallops in the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd them.
  2. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Squeeze the lemon juice over the scallops and toss gently to coat.
  4. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve over a bed of rice or alongside zucchini noodles for a vibrant meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days, or freeze for up to three months. Reheat gently with a splash of butter.