Description
These Garlic Butter Lemon Scallops are an easy yet elegant seafood dinner. With just a few ingredients, you can have a delicious meal ready in under 15 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large sea scallops
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallops in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the lemon juice and zest, stirring to combine.
- Return the scallops to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter sauce over them.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for extra brightness.
Notes
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a light salad.
- You can substitute shrimp for scallops if preferred.
- Make sure not to overcook the scallops to keep them tender.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg