How to Make Pan-Seared Lemon and Garlic Scallops - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and elegant dish to impress your guests at your next dinner party? Look no further than this recipe for Pan-Seared Lemon and Garlic Scallops. This dish is not only easy to make, but it is also bursting with flavor that will surely leave everyone asking for seconds.

Scallops are a delicate and sweet seafood that pairs perfectly with the bright and zesty flavors of lemon and garlic. When seared to perfection, they develop a beautiful golden crust on the o...

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Ingredients

  • 12 medium sea scallops
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • 5 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee), warm
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Place scallops in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Cover and let rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Combine 5 tablespoons warm butter, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl; whisk until combined. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • At the same time, remove scallops from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, making sure it does not smoke. Brush scallops with garlic mixture and add to the pan. Cook until the bottoms begin to sear and turn golden, about 2 minutes. Flip scallops, brush with garlic mixture, and cook another 2 minutes. Remove scallops from the heat and let them continue to cook while they rest, off the heat, for 5 more minutes. Plate and serve.
  • Nutrition

    675 cal.

    • Total Fat: 53g
    • Saturated Fat: 32g
    • Cholesterol: 232mg
    • Sodium: 1648mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 43g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 704mg