Seared Scallops

This Seared Scallops recipe is a delightful balance of simplicity and sophistication. The scallops are quickly seared to perfection, creating a caramelized crust while remaining tender and juicy inside. Finished with a garlic butter lemon sauce, this dish bursts with fresh flavors that will impress your guests, yet its easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

• 6 large sea scallops
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

Use paper towels to dry the scallops, and then sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides

In a pan, heat the olive oil over high heat until it shimmers

Make sure there arent too many scallops in the pan when you add them

Sear them for two to three minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and caramelized

Take the scallops out of the pan and set them aside

Turn down the heat to medium and add the butter to the pan

When the butter melts, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until the garlic smells good

Add the lemon juice and stir it in, making sure to get all the browned bits off the bottom of the pan

Add the scallops back to the pan and cover them with the sauce

Cook for one more minute to heat them through

Before you serve, sprinkle with chopped parsley

Enjoy right away