Garlic Butter Scallops: A Quick Recipe You’ll Love!
Garlic Butter Scallops are a quick and delicious seafood dish that combines tender scallops with a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound scallops
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the scallops to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the scallops are dry for a better sear.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet; cook in batches if necessary.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg