Description

Indulge in these delicious Garlic Butter Seared Scallops, perfectly seared and infused with rich garlic and butter flavors, making a delightful meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound fresh bay or sea scallops

dry packed

salt and fresh ground pepper

to taste

1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

divided

4 to 5 garlic cloves

minced

1/3 cup dry white wine

(for Keto

use chicken or vegetable broth)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

lemon slices

for garnish

Instructions

Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
Once the butter is bubbling, add the scallops in a single layer, searing them for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and opaque in the center.
Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining butter, followed by the minced garlic.
Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute, or until fragrant, then add the white wine (or broth) and lemon juice to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits.
Allow the sauce to simmer for another 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
Return the scallops to the skillet, tossing them gently in the sauce to coat.
Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.

Notes

Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet when searing the scallops to achieve a nice golden brown crust.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Appetizer
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: ½ pound scallops per person
Calories: 250 kcal
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 400 mg
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg

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