Lemon Herb Butter Seared Scallops
Elegant and flavorful, these lemon herb butter seared scallops are golden on the outside and tender within, finished with a zesty, aromatic butter sauce that elevates every bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Total Time: 13–15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Seared
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 sea scallops (dry-packed preferred)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or dill), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear scallops for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown and just opaque in the center. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium; add butter and garlic to the pan. Cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and chopped herbs. Simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Return scallops to pan briefly to coat with sauce, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Deglaze the pan with white wine for a deeper flavor.
- Use ghee for a nuttier flavor and higher smoke point.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for spice.
- Serve over risotto, pasta, or vegetable purée.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 2 days; do not freeze.
- Reheat gently on low heat with a bit of butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 scallops
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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