seared scallops with garlic butter

Name: Seared Scallops with Garlic Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) sea scallops; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; salt and pepper; 4 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 teaspoon(s) garlic minced; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped cilantro or parsley

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Mar 11, 2021

Quick and easy dish and so delicious

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound sea scallops
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons garlic minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley

How To Make seared scallops with garlic butter

Step 1

Pat the scallops dry and season salt and pepper. Add oil to a hot skillet cast iron is best. Sear the scallops for about 2 minutes each side. Remove from pan and set aside

Step 2

Add the butter to the pan. Stir in the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Return the scallops to the pan. Add the lemon juice and cilantro. Serve immediately
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