Lemon Butter Scallops
Recipes Main Dish Quick and Easy Seafood
Description
Are you a scallop lover? Did you know that scallops are a great choice for protein and are low in fat and low carb? They also are a great source of essential minerals such as iron, zinc, selenium, and magnesium.
Ingredients
1 T. unsalted butter
1 lb. scallops
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lemon Butter Sauce:
2 T. unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 T. chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish
Directions
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Melt 1 T. butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Remove the small side muscle from the scallops; rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
Season scallops with salt and pepper, to taste. Working in batches, add scallops to the skillet in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until golden brown and translucent in the center, about 1-2 minutes per side. Set aside and keep warm.
Lemon butter sauce:
Melt 2 T. butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve scallops immediately with lemon butter sauce, garnished with parsley, if desired.
4 servings