Description
A simple and healthy recipe for seared scallops that is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse scallops under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season scallops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add butter to the skillet and let it melt.
- Place scallops in the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd them.
- Sear scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove scallops from the skillet and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use scallops that are dry-packed for best results.
- For a dairy-free option, omit the butter.
- Try using avocado oil if you prefer a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 scallops
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: seared scallops healthy