Description
A quick and elegant dish featuring seared scallops in a zesty lemon butter sauce, perfect for a gourmet meal in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh sea scallops, thoroughly dried
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 4 tablespoons creamy butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- Chopped chives or basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Season the scallops generously with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper.
- Gently place the scallops in the hot skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Allow them to sear undisturbed for about 2-3 minutes until they develop a beautiful golden crust.
- Carefully flip each scallop and introduce the creamy butter and chopped garlic into the pan.
- Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, spooning the melted butter over the scallops to infuse them with flavor.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice and sprinkle in the zest, stirring gently to combine.
- Cook for another minute until the scallops are fully opaque and tender.
- Remove from heat and finish with a sprinkle of chopped chives or basil for a fresh touch before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper when you introduce the garlic.
- Swap the lemon for lime for a refreshing twist, or include a splash of dry white wine for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
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