Seared Scallops in Lemon Butter
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When it comes to fresh seafood my advice is this: KISS (Keep it Simple Seafood). Highlight the natural fresh flavor of the fish or seafood by keeping the ingredients simple and natural. Scallops are similar to crab or lobster taste-wise but they have a firmer texture. The flavor tends to be sweet, buttery, and delicate.
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare scallops by patting them completely dry with a paper towel. Season with sea salt on both sides (optional season with ground pepper as well). Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a cast iron pan or other large saucepan on medium high heat. Once the butter is melted add the lemon and cook until brown on both sides (about 2 minutes per side). Remove lemons from pan and set aside.
Add the scallops one at a time to the pan. Make sure to space them evenly so they don't steam in the pan. If your pan is small cook in two batches.
Add the other 1 tablespoon of butter and olive oil to the pan. Sear the scallops for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Only turn and touch one time- no need to move them around in the pan. Flip with tongs to turn at half way cooking point. Do not overcook.
Take skillet off the heat. Add the lemons back to the pan and garnish with parsley. Serve hot! Mangia!
Nutrition
- Calories
- 69 kcal
- Sugar Content
- 0.5 g
- Sodium Content
- 140 mg
- Fat Content
- 5 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 3 g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0.2 g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 3 g
- Fiber Content
- 1 g
- Protein Content
- 4 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 17 mg
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 2.3 g
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
