4.6 from 15 votes
Pan Seared Scallops
Why go to an expensive seafood restaurant when you can make these Pan Seared Scallops at home yourself for a fraction of the cost? All it takes is a screaming hot skillet and a couple minutes to achieve the perfect golden brown crust of succulent Pan Seared Scallops that are cooked with a simple garlic butter sauce so the delicate briney flavor of the ocean isn't overwhelmed.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 205 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 large sea scallops about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 lemon
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat scallops dry on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a cast iron skillet or large pan over medium-high heat. Add oil and wait until it is hot.
- Lay scallops in the pan, leaving space so as not to crowd them. They should sizzle immediately. Cook for 2 minutes without touching them.
- Flip the scallops and immediately add the butter and garlic. Cook for another 90 seconds to 2 minutes, spooning the melting butter and garlic over the scallops, until they are browned on both sides and opaque throughout, then remove from the pan to a plate.
- Squeeze the lemon over the scallop, then serve immediately with the pan juices drizzled over top.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
205kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
428mg
(18%)
Potassium
205mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
267IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 428mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 205mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 267IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.