Seared Scallops
Servings 4 servings
Calories 208kcal
Ingredients
- 14 - 16 large sea scallops
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chives chopped for serving
Instructions
- Pat scallops completely dry with paper towels. If your scallops have the small side muscle still attached, be sure to remove and rinse before drying. Season the top of your scallops with half the salt and pepper.
- Heat a large cast iron pan over medium-high heat. If your pan isn't large enough to fit all the scallops without crowding, grab a second pan. Once the pan is super hot, add the oil and 1 tablespoon of butter and swirl until the butter has melted. Place the scallops seasoning side down in the pan, and don't touch/flip until a golden crust has formed on this side, about 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.
- Flip scallops and sear on the second side until the same crust has formed, and the scallops have cooked to your liking, about 1-2 minutes.
- Place seared scallops on a plate. Reduce the heat of your pan to medium, and allow it to cool for a minute or 2. Add remaining butter and garlic and saute until fragrant. Remove from heat and add the lemon juice, use this to help scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of your pan.
- Drizzle lemon garlic butter over the scallops before serving and sprinkle with freshly chopped chives. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 704mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Net Carbs: 4g
Delicious recipe from Lindsey Hyland // www.thelittlepine.com