🌊 Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon & Garlic Butter Sauce 🍋🧄


Golden, buttery, and bursting with fresh lemony flavor — ready in under 10 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight gourmet dinner.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 🦐 1 lb (450 g) large sea scallops, patted dry
  • 🫒 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 🧈 2 tbsp (28 g) butter
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 🍋 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 🌿 2 tbsp (6 g) fresh chives, chopped
  • 🧂 Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 🍋 Lemon wedges & asparagus (for serving)

🔥 Instructions

  1. Dry & Season: Pat scallops dry using paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat It Up: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high until shimmering.
  3. Sear: Add scallops and sear 2–3 minutes per side — resist moving them for a perfect crust! Work in batches if needed.
  4. Sauce: Add garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in lemon juice and swirl.
  5. Finish & Serve: Plate scallops, spoon sauce over top, sprinkle chives, and serve with lemon wedges and steamed asparagus.

⏱ Ready in: 5–7 minutes

🍽️ Difficulty: Easy gourmet

👩‍🍳 Pro tip: Make sure scallops are very dry for that perfect golden sear!

🔍 Nutrition Facts (per serving)

  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Protein: 23 g
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Carbs: 4 g

📸 Caption :

“Craving something elegant but easy? These pan-seared scallops in lemon garlic butter take just 7 minutes! Swipe for the recipe and save this for your next seafood night! 🍽️✨”

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