Description
Luxurious pan-seared scallops with a rich lemon brown butter sauce, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet meal at home.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large sea scallops (dry-packed preferred)
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Carefully place the scallops in the skillet and sear for about 2-3 minutes on one side without moving.
- Flip the scallops and sear for an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the unsalted butter and allow it to melt and turn slightly brown.
- Add the lemon juice and stir to combine.
- Return the scallops to the skillet, gently coating them in the lemon brown butter mixture.
- Plate the scallops, spooning any remaining sauce over the top and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
For the best results, use dry-packed scallops and avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure a good sear.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood