Quick Pan-Seared Scallops

Sea scallops seared with shallot and lemon juice and garnish with fresh parsley is a quick and easy seafood main dish fit for company.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 21 mins
• Calories: 176 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 12 sea scallops

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in lemon juice and cook until evaporated, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits, about 3 minutes.

Step 2

Place scallops 1/2 inch apart in the skillet. Cook until browned on the bottom, about 1 minute. Flip and continue cooking until the second side is deeply browned, about 1 minute more.

Step 3

Transfer scallops to a serving plate; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.