Garlic Butter Seared Scallops
These pan-seared scallops are cooked in the most delicious garlicky butter sauce. An easy and simple recipe you can make at home in under 10 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh bay or sea scallops dry packed
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 4 to 5 garlic cloves minced
- ⅓ cup dry white wine or use chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the scallops: Use paper towels to thoroughly dry the scallops. Remove any attached side-muscle on the scallop by pinching and tearing it away from the scallop.
- Heat the butter: Set a large skillet over high heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter; cook until it sizzles.
- Cook: Season the scallops with salt, pepper, and paprika. Add them to the skillet in a single layer, leaving space between each one. Cook for 2 minutes, or until browned. Do not move them around.
- Flip and finish: Flip the scallops, reduce the heat to medium-high, and cook for another 1½ to 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove the cooked scallops from the pan and set aside.
- Make the garlic butter sauce: Add the remaining butter to the pan, then stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent the butter from burning. Pour in the wine and cook for 2 minutes to reduce it slightly. Squeeze lemon juice into the skillet; stir, and taste the sauce for seasonings. Adjust accordingly.
- Finish and serve: Return the scallops to the pan, then spoon the sauce over them. Remove from the burner, garnish with parsley and lemon slices, and serve.
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Nutrition
Serving: 4scallops | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 449mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 584IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
