30-Minute Garlic Butter Scallops
30-Minute Garlic Butter Scallops are a quick and elegant delight that transforms tender scallops into a gourmet experience. Sizzling in rich garlic butter, these scallops feature a perfect balance of flavors enhanced by fresh lemon juice and parsley. Ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself after a busy week, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dry-packed sea scallops
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter until bubbly.
- Add the scallops in a single layer; cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another minute.
- Add minced garlic after flipping; stir gently to prevent burning.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the scallops before removing from heat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 scallops (150g)
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - Substitute olive oil for butter for a lighter option. - Fresh herbs like thyme can add extra flavor. - For a spicy kick, sprinkle red pepper flakes while cooking.