Easy Garlic-Lemon Scallops

This scallop recipe makes deliciously tender sautéed scallops with a buttery lemon-garlic pan sauce for a restaurant-worthy meal that's easy to make!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 408 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 pounds large sea scallops
• 0.75 cup butter
• 0.125 teaspoon pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook for a few seconds until fragrant.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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