Ingredients:
1 pound sea scallops
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges for serving
Directions:
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
Add the scallops to the skillet, making sure they are not touching each other. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until a golden crust forms and the scallops are opaque in the center.
Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
Return the scallops to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over them to coat evenly.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 6 minutes | Total Time: 16 minutes
Kcal: 240 kcal | Servings: 4 servings