Description
Lemon butter scallops are a delicious seafood dish that is quick and easy to prepare. They make a perfect appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh scallops
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat scallops dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add scallops and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and lemon juice, cook for another minute.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh scallops for best results.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even cooking.
- Serve with crusty bread or over pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 6 mins
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 lb
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: lemon butter scallops, seafood recipe, quick scallops