Lemon Butter Scallops - Easy Recipes for Dinner
This simple Lemon Butter Scallops recipe is perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner. It’s buttery, zesty, and ready in minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb sea scallops
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add scallops to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through.
- Remove scallops from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in lemon juice, then return scallops to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, basting scallops with the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.