In this simple scallop recipe, large sea scallops are sautéed in butter and garlic and served with a lemon-butter sauce. They will melt in your mouth!
Ingredients
- 0.75 cups butter
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 pounds large sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.13 teaspoons pepper
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook for a few seconds until fragrant.
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3
Arrange scallops in a single layer in the skillet; cook until golden brown on one side, about 2 minutes. Turn scallops over using tongs and continue cooking until firm and opaque, about 2 minutes more.
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4
Transfer scallops to a platter, reserving butter in the skillet.
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5
Whisk lemon juice, salt, and pepper into butter; pour sauce over scallops to serve.
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6
Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
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