Skillet Sea Scallops

This skillet sea scallops recipe for breaded sea scallops is lightly fried in butter and olive oil and served with a lemon-wine sauce in this quick dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 340 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 pound sea scallops
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup dry bread crumbs
• 0.25 cup dry white wine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine bread crumbs and salt in a large resealable plastic bag. Add scallops, a few at a time, and shake to coat. Repeat with remaining scallops.

Step 2

Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sauté scallops until browned and opaque, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to a plate; keep warm.

Step 3

Stir wine, lemon juice, parsley, and garlic into skillet; bring to a boil. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour lemon-wine sauce over scallops; serve.