Description
Experience the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of perfectly seared scallops, a dish that combines simplicity with sophistication for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh sea scallops
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Scallops: Pat the sea scallops dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- 2. Heat Things Up: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 3. Sear Those Scallops: Carefully place the seasoned scallops into the hot oil without overcrowding. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- 4. Add Some Flavor: Flip each scallop using tongs and add butter and minced garlic to the pan. Cook for another 2 minutes while basting with the melted garlic butter.
- 5. Serve It Up: Transfer the scallops to plates immediately after cooking, drizzling with any remaining garlic butter from the pan. Garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 lb (113g)
- Calories: 228
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg