Description
A delightful dish featuring perfectly seared scallops drizzled with a rich brown butter sauce, creating a memorable dining experience.
Ingredients
- Fresh sea scallops
- Unsalted butter
- Olive oil
- Fresh garlic cloves
- Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme)
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep the scallops by patting them dry with a paper towel.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil and a tablespoon of butter.
- Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
- Make the brown butter by adding another tablespoon of butter and garlic to the pan.
- Reintroduce the scallops to the pan, spooning the brown butter over them for an additional minute.
- Plate the scallops with a drizzle of brown butter, lemon juice, and fresh herbs.
Notes
Use the freshest scallops for best flavor. Avoid crowding the pan when searing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: seared scallops, brown butter, seafood recipe, quick dinner, easy gourmet