Description
Garlic Butter Seared Scallops are a quick and delectable seafood dish, perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. The combination of garlicky goodness with rich butter enhances the natural sweetness of the scallops.
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound fresh bay or sea scallops
dry packed
salt and fresh ground pepper
to taste
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
divided
4 to 5 garlic cloves
minced
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
lemon slices
for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the scallops to the skillet, cooking for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the scallops and set them aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the white wine (or broth) and lemon juice, bringing the mixture to a simmer to reduce by half.
- Return the scallops to the skillet, coating them in the garlic butter sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
Ensure your scallops are dry packed for the best sear. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ pound scallops per person
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Seared Scallops, scallop recipe, seafood dish, garlic butter, quick dinner