Simply Seared Scallops

This simple recipe uses minimal ingredients in order to highlight the delicious flavor of the sea scallop! Garnish with a drizzle of balsamic and chopped fresh basil.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 mins
• Total Time: 9 mins
• Calories: 170 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon butter
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 12 sea scallops, tough muscles removed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pat sea scallops dry with paper towels. Season with some lemon juice, salt, and pepper on one side.

Step 2

Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over high heat. Place scallops in the skillet seasoned-side down. Cook until browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Season with remaining lemon juice, salt, and pepper; flip. Continue cooking until opaque, about 2 minutes more. Garnish with lemon zest.