Lemon Garlic Butter Scallops in 10 Minutes

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This elegant dish offers gourmet flavors in a quick and easy recipe. The scallops are perfectly seared on the outside and tender inside, all bathed in a rich, zesty lemon garlic butter sauce. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a meal that feels special and tastes indulgent. Pair it with toasted crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Ingredients for Lemon Garlic Butter Scallops:

• Olive oil

• Large sea scallops

• Unsalted butter

• Garlic

• Dry white wine (or chicken broth)

• Lemon juice

• Salt and pepper

• Red pepper flakes

• Fresh parsley

How To Make Lemon Garlic Butter Scallops?

    1. Pat scallops dry. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Once the oil is hot, place scallops in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

    2.Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat. Scrape up any browned bits from the pan and add minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds, then pour in white wine and simmer for 2 minutes until reduced by half. Stir in the remaining butter and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.

    3.Return scallops to the skillet, swirling them in the sauce to warm through. Serve with toasted bread, pasta, or rice.

Tips:

• Scallops are done when golden on the outside and opaque in the center.

• You can serve with sautéed veggies, pasta, rice, or a salad.

• Frozen scallops can be used but should be fully thawed and patted dry.

FAQs:

What if my scallops stick to the pan?

Ensure the pan and oil are hot enough before adding scallops.

How do I achieve a perfect sear?

Thoroughly dry the scallops, heat the pan well, and don’t disturb them while they cook.

Can I substitute white wine?

Use chicken or vegetable broth instead of wine.

How do I thaw scallops quickly?

Soak them in cold water for 10-20 minutes, then pat dry.

How do I prevent rubbery scallops?

Cook on high heat for 2-3 minutes per side and avoid overcooking.

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  Lemon Garlic Butter Scallops in 10 Minutes

  Yield: 4

  Prep Time: 5 minutes

  Cook Time: 5 minutes

  Total Time: 10 minutes

  This elegant dish offers gourmet flavors in a quick and easy recipe. The scallops are perfectly seared on the outside and tender inside, all bathed in a rich, zesty lemon garlic butter sauce. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's a meal that feels special and tastes indulgent.

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  Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1¼ lb (20 oz) sea scallops
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 4 tbsp (¼ cup) dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 tbsp freshly chopped parsley

  Instructions

  1. Pat scallops dry. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Once the oil is hot, place scallops in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat. Scrape up any browned bits from the pan and add minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds, then pour in white wine and simmer for 2 minutes until reduced by half. Stir in the remaining butter and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.
  3. Return scallops to the skillet, swirling them in the sauce to warm through. Serve with toasted bread, pasta, or rice.

  Notes

  1. Scallops are done when golden on the outside and opaque in the center.
  2. You can serve with sautéed veggies, pasta, rice, or a salad.
  3. Frozen scallops can be used but should be fully thawed and patted dry.

  Nutrition Information:

  Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
  Amount Per Serving: Calories: 273Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 26mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 2g

  Sos Recipes is not staffed by nutritionists or dietitians, and any provided nutritional information is an approximation. If calorie count and nutritional value are crucial to you, we suggest inputting the ingredients into your preferred online nutritional calculator. The actual calorie and nutritional content may differ based on the brands used.

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