Easy Garlic-Lemon Scallops

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Enjoy.
Step 2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook for a few seconds until fragrant.
Step 3
Whisk lemon juice, salt, and pepper into butter; pour sauce over scallops to serve.
Step 4
Gather all ingredients.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Transfer scallops to a platter, reserving butter in the skillet.

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

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