Scallops with Lemon and Garlic Butter Sauce

🍋✨ Golden Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon-Garlic Butter! ✨🌿


Restaurant-worthy in just 20 mins! Crispy crust, tender center, and a zesty buttery sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or a cozy date night. 💛

⏱ Prep: 10 min | Cook: 7 min
🍽 Serves: 4
🔥 Key Tip: Pat scallops dry before searing for that golden crust!

🧾 Ingredients:
• 450g (1 lb) sea scallops (dry-packed)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh!)
• 2 tbsp chopped chives
• Salt & pepper to taste
• (Optional) Steamed asparagus + lemon wedges for serving

👨‍🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Prep: Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Season with salt & pepper.
2️⃣ Sear: Heat oil + 1 tbsp butter in a skillet until hot & shimmering.
3️⃣ Add scallops → don’t move! → sear 2–3 min per side until golden.
4️⃣ Sauce: Add garlic → sauté 30 sec. Pour in lemon juice → deglaze.
5️⃣ Turn off heat → swirl in last 1 tbsp butter.
6️⃣ Serve: Plate scallops → spoon sauce → garnish with chives, lemon, & sides.

📊 Nutrition / Serving:
Calories: 225 kcal | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13g | Carbs: 5g

🛒 Shopping List:
[ ] Scallops
[ ] Olive oil
[ ] Butter
[ ] Garlic
[ ] Lemon
[ ] Chives
[ ] Salt & pepper
[ ] Asparagus (optional)

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