Garlic Lemon Butter Seared Scallops (2024)

Elevate your dinner with these delicious seared scallops, featuring a zesty lemon butter garlic sauce. Impress your guests with this simple and flavorful recipe that is sure to become a new favorite.

Perfectly Seared Scallops

Impress your dinner guests with this simple, delicious recipe for perfectly seared scallops. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a restaurant-worthy dish in no time. Get ready to elevate your cooking game! I have tried other ways to cook scallops, and they are good, but there is no comparison to the flavor of these delicacies. You can sear scallops like a head chef with just a handful of ingredients and a few minute’s time. Serve this dish over angel hair pasta or white rice with fresh asparagus.

When I was younger, my family traveled a lot, and great seafood was one of the perks. It is no wonder that these gorgeous Garlic Lemon Butter Seared Scallops have found their way onto my blog. Not only are they beautiful, but they taste like a little bit of heaven. If you like this recipe, try shrimp scampi, baked cod, shrimp and grits, and blackened mahi mahi.

What is a Scallop?

Scallops are found in saltwater environments. They are free-swimming mollusks that live in hinged shells. There are two different types of scallops, and most people have an opinion on which tastes best, but I like both. The larger ones are Atlantic sea scallops. They are found in shallow open waters and are harvested wild. The small bay scallops are found in the seagrass beds of harbors and bays along the Atlantic coastal waters.

How to Sear Scallops

First, ensure that the wet scallops are good and dry. Pat dry with paper towels and sprinkle with a pinch of saltright before searing. Use a mixture of oil and butter and get it good and hot, almost to the smoking point. Then add the scallops and sear for 1 1/2 – 2 minutes on the bottom, then flip and sear the other side. They should have a golden brown crust on each side. Do not overcrowd the pan, so if it is necessary, work in batches.

How to make Seared Scallops

First, sear the scallops. Please see above on how to sear scallops. Wipe out the skillet that you used to sear the scallops. Then, add butter to the skillet over low heat. Next, add the garlic and cook for about one minute. Add a little bit of lemon juice and return the scallops to the pan. Warm scallops for a minute, turning several times to get them in the lemon butter. Sprinkle with parsley, salt, and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

Pro Tips

• If using frozen scallops, they should be completely thawed. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or in a bowl of ice-cold water just until thawed.
• Let scallops rest for 5 minutes at room temperature.
• Work with dry scallops. Dry sea scallops thoroughly with paper towels.
• Scallops cook very quickly and become tough and chewy if overcooked.
• Scallops become opaque when cooked through
• Other fresh herbs andspicesto try arefresh basil, thyme, dill, rosemary, chives,cilantro, smoked paprika, and tarragon.
• Try other citrus flavors like orange and lime.

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