Easy Garlic-Lemon Scallops

Scallops

Easy Garlic-Lemon Scallops

Easy Garlic-Lemon Scallops
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    2.0K

Succulent sea scallops, kissed by the warmth of garlic-infused butter and awakened by a vibrant lemon zest. This dish is an ode to simplicity, where the natural sweetness of the scallops shines through.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    9 g
  • Cholesterol
    152 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    39 g
  • Saturated Fat
    15 g
  • Sodium
    988 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    24 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. (1 minute)

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02 Step

Recipe View Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, being careful not to burn. (30 seconds)

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03 Step

Recipe View Arrange scallops in a single layer in the skillet; cook until golden brown on one side. (2 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Turn scallops over using tongs and continue cooking until firm and opaque. (2 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Transfer scallops to a platter, reserving butter in the skillet.

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06 Step

Recipe View Whisk lemon juice, salt, and pepper into butter; pour sauce over scallops to serve.

Ensure scallops are very dry before searing to achieve a beautiful golden crust.
Do not overcrowd the pan; sear in batches if necessary.
Serve immediately over pasta or alongside a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Noe Wolff

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 674 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Mellie Carroll

    Jun 19, 2025

    This recipe was incredibly easy to follow, and the scallops turned out perfectly! The lemon-garlic butter sauce is divine.

  • Bill Schaefer

    Jan 22, 2025

    My family loved this! It's definitely going into our regular rotation.

  • Nelson Heller

    Aug 6, 2024

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little extra kick. It was a great addition!

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