Seared Scallops
A delightful and easy-to-prepare recipe of perfectly seared scallops.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds scallops fresh or thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Rinse the scallops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the scallops to the skillet and sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Lower the heat to medium, add butter and garlic to the skillet, and cook until the butter melts.
- Serve the scallops hot, with the butter sauce drizzled over them.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice over the scallops before serving.