Description
A simple and healthy recipe for seared scallops. Perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 lemon (for juice)
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add scallops to the pan in a single layer.
- Sear for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the scallops and add butter to the pan.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from heat and squeeze lemon juice over the top.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure scallops are dry for a good sear.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if needed.
- Use high heat for a nice crust.
- Adjust cooking time based on size of scallops.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 scallops
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: seared scallops healthy, easy scallops recipe, healthy seafood